NGOs call grow to end China’s industry carbon emissions overseas, meet neutrality goals. Read the article in full: New Europe
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EU-China leaders’ meeting: EU must do more to tackle legal breaches by Chinese companies in Europe, say civil society organisations
The European Union needs to step up its actions on violations of EU law by Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Europe, warned civil society groups working in southeast Europe today (1), as European and Chinese leaders meet online in lieu of the postponed Leipzig summit. Chinese SOEs have been particularly active in southeast Europe in… Continue reading EU-China leaders’ meeting: EU must do more to tackle legal breaches by Chinese companies in Europe, say civil society organisations
China Dialogue: China’s energy law could help address the Belt and Road’s climate impact
The draft bill is a step in the right direction, but falls short on screening the export of fossil fuel technologies. Read the article in full: China Dialogue
China Dialogue: How does 2020 bode for China’s overseas investment? A Chinese lawyer’s take
Zhang Jingjing previews legal challenges awaiting a few controversial projects and welcomes a groundbreaking move by China’s Supreme Court. Read the article in full: China Dialogue
Echo Wall: China’s Coal Conundrum: How Beijing is spreading a highly polluting model for growth
The majority of EU members support the goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, however, there is another potentially complicating issue on the horizon that could have serious environmental, economic and legal problems that would burden carbon goals for years to come. Read the article in full: Echo Wall
China Dialogue: Will London’s climate future be decided in Beijing?
A video recording of the panel discussion at the London Climate Action Week. Watch a video in full: China Dialogue
The Guardian: Environmentalists say Beijing is exporting a highly polluting model of growth
In recent years Chinese banks have become the lenders of last resort for coal projects in south Asia, Africa, and the Balkans, but Critics say it is a tool to project geopolitical power. From an environmental perspective, the primary concern is that Beijing is exporting a highly polluting model of growth. Read the article in… Continue reading The Guardian: Environmentalists say Beijing is exporting a highly polluting model of growth
The Guardian: Belt and Road forum-China’s ‘project of the century’ hits tough times
As China fetes its Belt and Road initiative at a summit this week, Chinese officials will be working hard to defend the flagship project from growing international criticism. Read the article in full: The Guardian
The Belt and Road Initiative: How Chinese coal technologies export to Europe and the world undermines global climate goals
Six years into implementation, China’s Belt and Road Initiative is recognized for its sloganeering on creating super connectivity corridors in the energy and transport sectors. The narrative is built around how China imparts its infrastructure success in countries where it goes. When the BRI Forum concludes in Beijing in late April, we can anticipate the… Continue reading The Belt and Road Initiative: How Chinese coal technologies export to Europe and the world undermines global climate goals
Euractiv: China, the Western Balkans and the EU: Can three tango?
While the EU has kept busy with its economic and political crises, China has become a main financier in the eastern part of the continent. Read the article in full: Euractiv