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Plan for 2021-25 must show how China will achieve peak carbon emissions before 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060, say observers.
Plan for 2021-25 must show how China will achieve peak carbon emissions before 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060, say observers.
National legislation designed to protect the massive waterway and its tributaries has come into effect, aiming to reverse decades of exploitation.
National legislation designed to protect the massive waterway and its tributaries has come into effect, aiming to reverse decades of exploitation.
Environment ministry reports PM2.5 pollution reductions meet national standard, if effects of pandemic discounted.
Environment ministry reports PM2.5 pollution reductions meet national standard, if effects of pandemic discounted.
Some provincial authorities have taken steps towards the government’s goals, while others have been slow or vague, not least where the economy relies on coal.
Some provincial authorities have taken steps towards the government’s goals, while others have been slow or vague, not least where the economy relies on coal.
Singer Zhu Mingying says the show aimed to emulate art performances along the belt-and-road route.
Singer Zhu Mingying says the show aimed to emulate art performances along the belt-and-road route.
China’s top diplomat Yang Jiechi listed shutting Confucius Institutes as among the stumbling blocks to people-to-people exchanges between the countries.
China’s top diplomat Yang Jiechi listed shutting Confucius Institutes as among the stumbling blocks to people-to-people exchanges between the countries.
Analysts disagree on whether the country could meet targets in NEA policy document within a decade.
Analysts disagree on whether the country could meet targets in NEA policy document within a decade.
Wolf, golden jackal and large-spotted civet among hundreds of animals granted special status in first major shake-up of the inventory for over 30 years.
Wolf, golden jackal and large-spotted civet among hundreds of animals granted special status in first major shake-up of the inventory for over 30 years.
Xie Zhenhua has been involved in climate negotiations, including the Paris Agreement, for over a decade. Analyst sees it as a ‘tailored move towards the US’.
Xie Zhenhua has been involved in climate negotiations, including the Paris Agreement, for over a decade. Analyst sees it as a ‘tailored move towards the US’.
By adding the equivalent of one new coal-fired plant a week, China led the world in expansion of electricity from the fossil fuel last year, researchers say.
By adding the equivalent of one new coal-fired plant a week, China led the world in expansion of electricity from the fossil fuel last year, researchers say.
Central government inspectors say the National Energy Administration did not enforce environmental standards, particularly on coal power.
Central government inspectors say the National Energy Administration did not enforce environmental standards, particularly on coal power.
Pollution was detected at a monitoring station at the intersection of two tributaries of Asia’s longest river.
Pollution was detected at a monitoring station at the intersection of two tributaries of Asia’s longest river.
Diplomats in Washington deny a Wall Street Journal report that they had written to the new administration proposing discussions.
Diplomats in Washington deny a Wall Street Journal report that they had written to the new administration proposing discussions.
Strict governance must be maintained ‘to ensure the development goals and tasks of the 14th five-year plan are fulfilled’, he says at corruption watchdog’s annual conference.
Strict governance must be maintained ‘to ensure the development goals and tasks of the 14th five-year plan are fulfilled’, he says at corruption watchdog’s annual conference.
City of 11 million was sealed off for 76 days as authorities tried to contain the spread of the new coronavirus. Those who were there recall overwhelmed hospitals, empty streets and resilience, and say they fear it could happen again.
City of 11 million was sealed off for 76 days as authorities tried to contain the spread of the new coronavirus. Those who were there recall overwhelmed hospitals, empty streets and resilience, and say they fear it could happen again.
Zhang Zhanwei was removed from his post in Jiyuan city after his victim’s wife complained about his conduct.
Zhang Zhanwei was removed from his post in Jiyuan city after his victim’s wife complained about his conduct.
Opponents say damming Poyang Lake could inflict irreversible harm on the area’s environment, threatening migratory birds and the Yangtze finless porpoise.
Opponents say damming Poyang Lake could inflict irreversible harm on the area’s environment, threatening migratory birds and the Yangtze finless porpoise.
Researchers from Tsinghua University found that levels of per and polyfluoroalkyls in 16 cities exceeded contamination limits used in the US.
Researchers from Tsinghua University found that levels of per and polyfluoroalkyls in 16 cities exceeded contamination limits used in the US.
Industry observers say Fukushima disaster and problems with third-generation design held back capacity growth.
Industry observers say Fukushima disaster and problems with third-generation design held back capacity growth.
Northern city has seen a spike in Covid-19 cases, and many locals did not have a chance to get supplies before the restrictions began on Wednesday.
Northern city has seen a spike in Covid-19 cases, and many locals did not have a chance to get supplies before the restrictions began on Wednesday.
All but one of the new infections were found in Shijiazhuang where the country’s biggest outbreak in months has city in lockdown.
All but one of the new infections were found in Shijiazhuang where the country’s biggest outbreak in months has city in lockdown.
Traffickers given sentences of up to 14 years and heavy fines in one of the biggest cases of its kind.
Traffickers given sentences of up to 14 years and heavy fines in one of the biggest cases of its kind.
The next key step would be for China to launch a long-awaited national carbon emissions quota trading scheme, a cornerstone policy that can turn Xi Jinping’s 2060 carbon neutrality pledge into a deliverable reality.
The next key step would be for China to launch a long-awaited national carbon emissions quota trading scheme, a cornerstone policy that can turn Xi Jinping’s 2060 carbon neutrality pledge into a deliverable reality.
Chinese president calls on BRICS leaders to uphold multilateralism and ‘oppose unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction’.
Chinese president calls on BRICS leaders to uphold multilateralism and ‘oppose unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction’.
Capitalism vs socialism will no longer be the issue, China expert says of international prospects in the wake of Covid-19 crisis.
Capitalism vs socialism will no longer be the issue, China expert says of international prospects in the wake of Covid-19 crisis.
In the lead-up to virtual leaders’ summit next week, former China finance vice-minister says G20 must take a stronger lead during pandemic and recession.
In the lead-up to virtual leaders’ summit next week, former China finance vice-minister says G20 must take a stronger lead during pandemic and recession.
Former Chinese diplomat says the deep social divide in the United States will continue to affect Washington’s foreign policy.
Former Chinese diplomat says the deep social divide in the United States will continue to affect Washington’s foreign policy.
Vice-premier emphasises disease tracking and strict quarantine measures during a visit to Kashgar and Kizilsu Kyrgyz autonomous region.
Vice-premier emphasises disease tracking and strict quarantine measures during a visit to Kashgar and Kizilsu Kyrgyz autonomous region.
The two sides may cooperate on climate change if the Democratic candidate wins the presidential race, but they will still have plenty of other problems to resolve, experts say.
The two sides may cooperate on climate change if the Democratic candidate wins the presidential race, but they will still have plenty of other problems to resolve, experts say.