Let’s just start this off by saying that Donald Trump doesn’t have a lot of deep longstanding beliefs on topics that don’t directly concern him. And he’s one of the most transactional politicians I’ve ever seen, in a world of course where politicians are exceptionally transactional. We assume many things … [continued]
WASHINGTON — On November 14, the United States and China issued a joint statement “on enhancing cooperation to address the climate crisis.” The announcement comes shortly before President Biden and President Xi are to meet on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and weeks before the start of … [continued]
Elon Musk always had a vision for Tesla in the Chinese market. And, according to the Wall Street Journal, “President Xi Jinping defiantly pledged to make China the world’s future innovation and industrial center. Key to his plan was Elon Musk.” A look at a Tesla Model 3 in Qinghai. Image courtesy … [continued]
Another CleanTechnica article rightly tells us how great the China-US climate agreement is. In terms of total emissions from 1850 to present, the US is the worst offender. In terms of current emissions, China takes the #1 spot (the US is #3). For these top two emitters to commit to … [continued]
China has pledged to end financing for foreign coal generating stations.
Welcome to China × Cleantech — May 2021 edition. Our China x Cleantech series covers top cleantech stories in China each month. EV Sales 10% Plugin Vehicle Share In China! On the 26th of May, José Pontes reported on the sales numbers of the Chinese EV market in April of 2021. April … [continued]
This year is the start of another key period in China’s development of its solar PV market, IHS Markit reports. 2021 is the first year of the 14th five-year plan and the first calendar year after President Xi Jinping announced the nation’s carbon emissions commitment, and the forecast reflected strong growth … [continued]
Hours before a global climate conference proposed by President Biden, negotiators for the European Union have agreed to an historic new climate law.
America and China are locked in a cataclysmic trade war that will shape the economic future of the world. Is the US prepared for what lies ahead?
China says it will eliminate its rule requiring foreign car makers to partner with local companies by the end of this year. But is there more going on here than meets the eye?
