Break-neck expansion in China’s renewable energy capacity has led to more power generation than the country’s grids can handle — something recent data affirmed

The new rules, which take effect in October, say the State Council will establish a rare earth product traceability information system. They also seek to protect domestic supply of critical minerals.

UN scientists estimate that the process of reaching Net Zero emissions will require emissions reductions to go hand-in hand with carbon removal

The key to Chinese carmakers’ success has been a massive EV boom in a region, now seen as the "world’s hottest market” for battery-powered vehicles

Deadly heatwaves scorched cities across Asia and the northern hemisphere this week, with hundreds dying on the Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia

Chinese firms have reported a decline in sales and a hit to brand image as a result of the EU's recently concluded anti-subsidy probe

New guidelines aim to suppress the industry after years of over-expansion, which caused lithium prices to plunge more than 80% last year

Billions of dollars worth of state subsidies and incentives have fuelled a steep plunge in prices of China's solar cells and modules, slashing the industry's profits

Europe's additional tariffs on imported EVs are expected to kick off talks with Beijing to avoid a major trade conflict, which could spread to other sectors

BYD is building it first plant in Hungary, while Leapmotor will use a Stellantis factory in Poland, as Chery eyes production in Spain and possibly Italy; Great Wall, SAIC and Dongfeng are also assessing opportunities

Antonio Guterres says a tax on fossil fuel firms – in the oil, gas and coal sectors – would help pay for the fight against global warming

The clean energy sector was the biggest driver of China’s economic growth in 2023, contributing 40% of its expansion