Environment


Glass Half Empty
| Sep. 16 2021
China’s water crisis threatens to derail its economic future. What can be done to turn things around.


Green China
| Mar. 12 2020
China is now leading the way towards a greener and more sustainable future.
China Data: A Drop in Carbon Emissions in China
From stats on China's megacities to the drop in carbon emissions in China, the numbers you need to know.


| May. 26 2015
What’s Ahead for the Chinese Economy? 2015 Lianghui Wrap-Up
The key takeaways from the 2015 Lianghui, the two annual meetings that set the agenda for the Chinese economy.


| Mar. 17 2015
China Roundup: Xiaomi’s ‘Smart’ Moves; and NDRC’s attempt to tackle pollution
This week, smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi made new moves in the wearable technology space; Tencent signed a deal to boost its.


| Dec. 4 2014
Renewable Energy in China: Finding Green Profits
Is renewable energy in China a good investment option? We look at which of China's green investment areas offers.


| Nov. 17 2014
China and Russia Relations: Politics in the Pipeline
Two experts—Anthony Liu from CKGSB and Martin K. Dimitrov from Tulane University—explore the impact of the $400 billion.


| Oct. 7 2014
The Role of Land Sales in Local Government Financing in China
Land sales contribute significantly to local government financing in China as well as provincial GDP targets. But this is both.


| Sep. 3 2014
Air Pollution in China: What’s at Stake?
How serious is air pollution in China and how is the country addressing it at a policy level? Also, what.


| Aug. 4 2014
Restrictions on New Car Purchases: An Economist’s Road Trip
Various cities across China are restricting new car purchases in an effort to curb pollution and traffic using either auctions.


| Jul. 9 2014
The Business of Urbanization in China
The government is preparing to throw billions into urbanization in China, but has it thought through the hardware challenges? Perhaps.


| Jul. 2 2014
China Roundup: Alibaba’s Soccer and Telecom Forays; and Metal Financing Crackdowns
The week that was: Alibaba’s soccer team stake and telecom plans; China wakes up to the risks in.


| Jun. 6 2014
China’s Pollution Problem: Rise of the Smog Warriors
China’s pollution problem has reached apocalyptic levels, which is great news for smart companies that have found a.


| Apr. 29 2014
Will you pay more for fair trade coffee?
Awareness about socially responsible products is increasing, but are consumers willing to pay a premium for them? Fair trade coffee.


| Apr. 22 2014