Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, Light in the Pandemic Tunnel
By Dan Steinbock
As the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics are only one quarter away, China is preparing for extraordinary games in the most challenging time. ...
Forget about the trade spat – coal is passé in much of China, and...
By Hao Tan, Elizabeth Thurbon, John A. Mathews and Sung-Young Kim (김성용)
Australian coal exports to China plummeted last year. While this is due in...
What Africa can Learn from China about Climate Change Adaptation
By Anthony Mills
China is already experiencing widespread environmental degradation, particularly as a result of pollution. But the way China is approaching adaptation to climate...
The Rise of Shenzhen and BYD – How a Chinese Corporate Pioneer is Leading...
By Taylor Ogan and Xiangming Chen
While the world is focussing on if the Chinese government can be a trusted and reliable leader in dealing...
Here’s Why China Probably Won’t Dominate the Electric Car Market this Year
By David Tyfield
In the wake of surging electric vehicle (EV) sales in China, it might seem that the Chinese market has already won the “EV race”...
Food – Wars and Pharma – Trailblazing the Way to Human Demise
By Peter Koenig
In this article, Peter Koenig connects the dots and sheds light on how food, drugs, and bombs all play together in the...
China Will No Longer Build Overseas Coal Power Plants – What Energy Projects Will...
By Yixian Sun
Chinese President Xi Jinping recently announced at the UN General Assembly that China “will not build new coal-fired power projects abroad”.
Chinese banks have already...
China’s Environmental Challenges
By Judith ShapiroChina’s huge environmental challenges are tied to domestic politics, rapid economic growth, and an intense phase of globalization. With rising wealth there...
The Challenge of Frugal and Greener Winter Olympics
By Dan Steinbock
Recently, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) awarded the 2022 Winter Games to Beijing, in a joint bid with the city of Zhangjiakou,...
China Must Boost Social Sustainability in Order to Meet its Carbon Reduction Targets
By Jonas Törnblom
China has achieved a significant amount in only a few decades, more than any other country in history; however the challenges the...
