
The year 2021 was supposed to deliver a concrete Chinese climate policy with the COP conference. Nevertheless, the signals now seem contradictory. A lack of coordination between the various government agencies is to blame. Overall, however, the thumbs are pointing upward.
By Christiane Kuehl
China has increased its gas imports more than anticipated. Despite sky-high prices, the country has to keep buying. Winter is approaching, and gas and coal are in short supply. Well over half of gas imports are now liquid gas – which China purchases mainly from geopolitical rivals.
By Christiane Kuehl