On February 1, 2024, after renewing diplomatic ties with Nauru, a former ally of Taiwan, Qian Bo, China’s special envoy to Pacific Island nations, expressed China’s willingness to cooperate with Nauru in combating climate change. This initiative is part of a wider trend in China’s engagement with developing countries on environmental issues. Over the past … Read more
At the recent Central Rural Work Conference in Beijing, China, held on December 18-19 and convened by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the challenges and current situation of the “three rurals” (agriculture, rural areas, and farmers) was discussed, with special attention paid to the country’s food security. This comes amid the growing importance placed on food … Read more
Each fall heralds a new attempt to catalyze climate ambitions and fortify green cooperation among the world’s biggest emitters and the nations most affected by climate change. The Conference of the Parties (COP), a set of annual climate talks conducted by the United Nations in late November and early December, offers the opportunity for these … Read more
The Debate | Opinion The California governor can and should address human rights – such as free speech, peaceful protest, and participation in public affairs – as part of his discussions on climate change. Advertisement As Gavin Newsom, the governor of the U.S. state of California, heads to China to discuss climate change with President Xi Jinping, … Read more
Advertisement The world is at a strategic inflection point between devil-may-care industrialization and sustainable survivability. The same era that led humanity to previously unimaginable heights and technological advancements beyond our forebears’ wildest imaginings have come at a cost: post-industrial age climate change. Nowhere in the world is that cost more existential than in the Indo-Pacific. … Read more
China Power | Environment | East Asia The urban poor living away from the city center are the most likely to suffer under extreme heat – and also the ones most likely to face it. Advertisement The temperature in Beijing tipped into the 30s this week, hitting a high of 35 degrees Celsius today in a city that is … Read more
Advertisement In recent weeks, China has hosted high-level state visits from the presidents of France, Brazil, and Gabon. Climate change emerged as a central theme during these visits, emphasizing foreign partners’ enthusiasm to cooperate with China on climate issues and showcasing China’s expanding influence in global climate change partnerships. Decarbonization has emerged as a cornerstone … Read more