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Energy

The energy transition has its own Strait of Hormuz

A system built on renewables introduces new risks, as critical bottlenecks shift to refining, processing, and mineral-supply chains.
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Transport

Oil shocks and crashes: where are we headed with the 2026 crisis?

If the current war creates a prolonged oil crisis, there will be more downward pressure on oil use – and an equal acceleration in China of electric car production at home, with an associated surge in exports.
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Policy & Finance

China’s new climate standard: a global signal at the right time

China has provided a clear regulatory signal. The opportunity now lies in translating that ambition into reporting that genuinely informs sustainable outcomes and drives climate action, in China and across global markets.
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Energy

The new age of resource competition needs transparency

As countries scramble to secure the minerals needed for clean energy, digital technologies, AI, and defence industries, the new era of resource competition implies both great promise and grave peril.

All China Opinion

10 February 2026

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Policy & Finance

Trump and Southeast Asia: When transactionalism undermines trust

26 January 2026

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Energy

How the Global South can deepen the benefits of Chinese clean-tech investment

20 January 2026

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Policy & Finance

Global power struggles over the ocean’s finite resources

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Policy & Finance

Strategic priorities for Asean's newest member

16 January 2026

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Policy & Finance

The AI we need for sustainable infrastructure

9 January 2026

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Carbon & Climate

China’s five green economy challenges in 2026

16 December 2025

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Carbon & Climate

Three reasons why China wants global green leadership after COP30

15 December 2025

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Policy & Finance

Trade wars destroy the planet

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Policy & Finance

This year’s climate talks saw real progress – just not on fossil fuels

8 December 2025

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Manufacturing

The critical minerals race is putting the planet at risk

13 November 2025

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Carbon & Climate

From Rio to Belém: The long unravelling of climate consensus

11 November 2025

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Carbon & Climate

Geopolitics, backsliding and progress: What to expect at COP30 climate talks

3 November 2025

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Carbon & Climate

How climate became China’s strategy for survival and security

6 October 2025

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Water

A landmark treaty could protect the high seas – and spark new conflicts

1 October 2025

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Manufacturing

Getting to greener steel

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Policy & Finance

Beyond resumption of China-India dialogue, unresolved issues persist

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