green finance

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Standards for sustainable bonds published
China has moved closer to international standards on sustainability criteria for the financial market. On Friday, the standardization council for green bonds presented a catalog of green investment labels, reports consulting agency Trivium China. Trivium analysts see this as a major step forward for the country’s plan to harness financial market mechanisms more for sustainable […] continue reading →
Green industries: What are the opportunities for foreign investors? (Part 2)
Asia Briefing examined industry sectors that offer new opportunities for foreign investors in China following the transition to a sustainable economy. China.Table presents the study in two parts. Part two focuses on carbon capture, services, recycling and energy storage. The first part can be found here. continue reading →
China’s Green Industries: What are the Opportunities for Foreign Investors? (Part 1)
Asia Briefing examined industry sectors that offer new opportunities for foreign investors in China following the transition to a sustainable economy. China.Table presents the study in two parts. Today, we first look at renewable energy, hydrogen and electromobility. continue reading →
Central bank warns against greenwashing
China’s central bank has warned against “greenwashing and sustainable project fraud”. With the influx of capital into green investments, greenwashing has increased, meaning the disguising of environmentally and climate-damaging investments as sustainable, central bank Chairman Yi Gang said in an interview. “Information disclosure and strict monitoring are required” if the central bank is to pursue […] continue reading →
The stock market hopes for rising prices
Assessments of the Chinese stock markets: Following the government's major crackdown, analysts see great recovery potential for Chinese stocks. However, the situation on the real estate market continues to cause uncertainty. continue reading →
Green stocks are this year’s big winner
When it comes to China's stock markets, there is often talk of a bloodbath. However, it was mainly Chinese internet companies that went downhill while producers of solar cells, wind power and electric cars are experiencing a boom. continue reading →
Central bank: mitigating financial risks from climate change
China’s central bank wants to pay more attention to the negative impact of climate change on financial stability and invest a larger part of its foreign exchange reserves in green bonds in the future. This was said by the Chinese central bank president, Yi Gang, in a speech at the Boao Forum. China could accordingly […] continue reading →