In May 2026, China faced extreme weather, including historic heatwaves, floods, and a rare sandstorm, causing significant casualties and damages.
Largest ever deal boosts sodium-ion battery technology
CATL and HyperStrong signed a major sodium-ion battery deal, marking a significant advancement amidst rising lithium prices and environmental concerns.
China’s clean tech exports surge amid the Iran war
China’s exports of electric vehicles, batteries, and solar cells surged in March due to increased global demand and geopolitical instability.
China issues a huge carbon market fine
A Ningxia company was fined RMB 424 million for failing to submit carbon allowances, marking China’s largest penalty in its carbon market.
Analysis: Trump, China and 300 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil
Chevron and other companies may invest in Venezuela’s oil sector after a leadership change, but significant challenges and uncertainties remain.
High silver prices push Chinese solar panel companies towards other metals
Longi Green Energy is shifting to base metals for manufacturing due to rising silver prices, which are impacting solar PV costs.
China seeks scalable AI models to support the electricity sector
China aims to integrate scalable AI models into its energy system through pilot projects, seeking to enhance industry efficiency and innovation.
COP30: China’s emissions may have peaked – a global climate milestone
China’s emissions may have peaked, new data shows, marking a turning point ahead of COP30 as solar, wind and EV growth reshape the country’s carbon footprint.
China sets new annual wind power target at over twice the previous goal
China plans to add 120 GW of wind power capacity annually by 2030, including offshore wind, aiming for 1.3 TW total capacity.
China launches its first railway project integrating renewable energy
China initiated its first renewable energy-integrated railway project, aiming for significant carbon emission reductions and enhanced energy efficiency.
A greener life, a greener world 