China is rapidly expanding its renewable energy sector. Should the provinces and the central government implement all planned projects, China will reach its expansion targets much earlier than expected. Carbon emissions could then already peak in 2025 – five years ahead of schedule. But provincial interests could become a problem.
By Nico Beckert
With the war in Ukraine dragging on, a crucial question remains whether China intends and would in fact be able to offset Russia’s economic pain from European sanctions. Several high-ranking US and EU officials already warned of consequences should China choose to do so. So far, there is little evidence that Chinese companies are completely withdrawing from Russia, but exports to Russia have significantly dropped as Chinese companies are trying to avoid secondary sanctions.
By Redaktion Table
