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A Climate Turning Point: China’s Carbon Emissions Drop While West Sees Alarming Increase

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Source: Sina Finance | Author: Global Times

Thanks to a significant increase in renewable and nuclear energy production, China’s carbon emissions declined in the first quarter of 2025, despite a surge in electricity demand, AFP (Agence France-Presse) reported on Thursday, describing it as a key milestone for China.

China has pledged to peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. A research published last year showed that the country has made substantial investments in renewable energy, with installed wind and solar power capacity nearly double that of all other countries combined.

BRICS and A New Order Behind It

It’s not Anti-Western, it’s Post-Western. Editor’s Note: Trump is growing furious over BRICS, branding it as “anti-American.” But perhaps the real issue isn’t BRICS itself—it’s the current world order, led by a United States that, under Trump’s administration, seems to be running an

China’s GDP Grows 5.3% in H1 Amid Headwinds—How and What’s Next?

Dear Reader, China’s GDP grew by 5.3% in the first half of 2025, data recently released by China’s National Bureau of Statistics showed. This performance exceeded many expectations, especially considering the combination of external tariff pressures, sluggish domestic demand, and a continuing real estate crisis. Seeing this

Beyond Commemoration: Understanding China's Development Since Victory in World War II

By Ding Gang In September, China will solemnly commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. This commemoration is not only a time to collectively remember history and honor the martyrs, but also a pivotal moment for the world to re-examine China'

Source: Sina Finance | Author: Global Times

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