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#02: Analysis: Beijing Rethinks Coal in the Aftermath of 2021’s Energy Crunch
“Shifting political signs” on coal point to an uncertain future; plus: fresh statistics on China energy and climate
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Hongqiao Liu
#06: China’s Coal-to-Solar Transition through the Lens of a Millennial Filmmaker
“Roar” or “Dragon Lake” – a poetic short film capturing a coal-depleted city navigating the multilayered struggles of the energy transition.
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Hongqiao Liu
#11: China’s Coal Capital Pioneers the Nation’s First “Zero-Carbon Village”
Local governments race toward decarbonizing rural villages. Can these initiatives lead to lasting change?
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Hongqiao Liu
 and 
Einsberg Sun
#04: Xi Jinping’s Little-Noticed Appeal for Alternative Proteins
Plus: New energy and emission statistics, and China’s changing approach to coal plants at home and abroad.
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Hongqiao Liu
#27: For China to Keep Up With Its Renewables Boom, Improving Power System Flexibility Is Key
The forthcoming 15th Five-Year Plan could determine whether China can integrate exponential renewable growth into its power system.
 • 
Hongqiao Liu
, 
Camille Paillard
, and 
Kevin Schoenmakers
Special: What Would Another Trump Presidency Mean for the U.S., China, and the Climate?
Climate overshoot, halting climate dialogues, an escalated trade war, a more costly transition … and hopefully, a rise of Trump-proof climate policies…
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Hongqiao Liu
, 
Belinda Schäpe
, 
Michal Meidan
, 
Travis Brubaker
, 
Kate Logan
, and 
Cory Combs
#03: For 2022, China Wants To Balance Climate Ambitions With Energy Security
State planner’s 2022 outlook prioritizes energy security, announces energy regulation reform, lowers enthusiasm for nuclear power, and hints at changes…
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Hongqiao Liu
#14: China’s Quest For Deeper Power Market Reform
In China, where the “market is in the state,” gradualism and experimentalism are critical for success. Dr Muyi Yang (Ember) writes for Shuang Tan.
 • 
Hongqiao Liu
 and 
Muyi Yang
#17: How China Could Curb Its Coal Mines’ Methane Emissions
With the right policies and subsidies, top methane emitter China can overcome the financial and technical challenges of capturing and utilizing coal…
 • 
Hongqiao Liu
, 
Diego Montero
, and 
Meian Chen
#10: China Court Rules in Favor of Climate Activists in Landmark Case Against Coal Plant
A grassroots NGO‘s lawsuit against polluters highlights the hurdles of pricing climate damages and the wider obstacles faced by the nation's climate…
 • 
Hongqiao Liu
 and 
Yuan Ye
#07: Has China’s “Green Movement” Ended?
An In-depth Interview on environmentalism, climate activism, and the past, present and future of environmental movement in China
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Hongqiao Liu
#05: Time To Revisit Some Fundamental Assumptions On China's Climate Actions
Given that “China watchers” and “climate watchers” rarely cross paths, I’d like to remind the latter to at least stay informed on the current situation…
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Hongqiao Liu
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