Lili Pike
@lilipike.bsky.social
China & climate reporter @bloomberg.com
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@lilipike.bsky.social
· Sep 24
China Played It Safe With First Pledge to Cut Greenhouse Emissions
Other nations have achieved larger declines after reaching peak climate pollution — and the world’s biggest emitter has exceeded its own goals
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A double news update after a summer respite from social media: 1) I’ve joined @bloomberg.com
to report on China & climate! 2) Just in time for China’s new climate targets, announced by Xi today. I’m thrilled to cover this special beat—and to be diving right in:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
to report on China & climate! 2) Just in time for China’s new climate targets, announced by Xi today. I’m thrilled to cover this special beat—and to be diving right in:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
69% of experts surveyed by CREA, mostly based in China, say that Beijing will exceed its new climate targets.
That backs up our initial reporting from Sept on the headline target (7-10% GHG cut by 2035), with experts widely saying it was conservative.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
That backs up our initial reporting from Sept on the headline target (7-10% GHG cut by 2035), with experts widely saying it was conservative.
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China Climate Experts See Top Polluter Beating Emissions Goal
A majority of experts on China’s climate and energy policies expect the world’s top polluter to outperform fresh emissions-reduction targets that have been criticized as too timid, according to a new ...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM
69% of experts surveyed by CREA, mostly based in China, say that Beijing will exceed its new climate targets.
That backs up our initial reporting from Sept on the headline target (7-10% GHG cut by 2035), with experts widely saying it was conservative.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
That backs up our initial reporting from Sept on the headline target (7-10% GHG cut by 2035), with experts widely saying it was conservative.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
COP30 Leaders' Summit in Belem this am
Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang: "China is a country that honors its commitments." Pointed to the ahead of schedule achievement of its renewables and forest targets.
No mention, though, of falling behind on carbon intensity target
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Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang: "China is a country that honors its commitments." Pointed to the ahead of schedule achievement of its renewables and forest targets.
No mention, though, of falling behind on carbon intensity target
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k14...
Belém Climate Summit: Opening of the General Plenary of Leaders
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres addresses world leaders gathered in Belém, Brazil, for a Climate Summit hosted by the Government of Brazil ahead of the annual two-week UN climate conference...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
COP30 Leaders' Summit in Belem this am
Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang: "China is a country that honors its commitments." Pointed to the ahead of schedule achievement of its renewables and forest targets.
No mention, though, of falling behind on carbon intensity target
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k14...
Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang: "China is a country that honors its commitments." Pointed to the ahead of schedule achievement of its renewables and forest targets.
No mention, though, of falling behind on carbon intensity target
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k14...
China submitted its official NDC to the UN today, reiterating the targets that Xi announced in September.
It confirms that China will reduce emissions 7-10% by 2035 from an unknown starting point—whenever it reaches peak GHG emissions:
“以温室气体净排放量达峰年为基准年，以 2035 年为目标年”
unfccc.int/sites/defaul...
It confirms that China will reduce emissions 7-10% by 2035 from an unknown starting point—whenever it reaches peak GHG emissions:
“以温室气体净排放量达峰年为基准年，以 2035 年为目标年”
unfccc.int/sites/defaul...
unfccc.int
November 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
China submitted its official NDC to the UN today, reiterating the targets that Xi announced in September.
It confirms that China will reduce emissions 7-10% by 2035 from an unknown starting point—whenever it reaches peak GHG emissions:
“以温室气体净排放量达峰年为基准年，以 2035 年为目标年”
unfccc.int/sites/defaul...
It confirms that China will reduce emissions 7-10% by 2035 from an unknown starting point—whenever it reaches peak GHG emissions:
“以温室气体净排放量达峰年为基准年，以 2035 年为目标年”
unfccc.int/sites/defaul...
Story update:
@cocojournalist.bsky.social & I covered the significant threat of China's new battery export restrictions to US clean energy development a few weeks ago. With the new US-China trade deal, it appears the restrictions have been paused for a year (alongside REE curbs).
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@cocojournalist.bsky.social & I covered the significant threat of China's new battery export restrictions to US clean energy development a few weeks ago. With the new US-China trade deal, it appears the restrictions have been paused for a year (alongside REE curbs).
bloom.bg/4q0nDIV
China’s New Weapon in US Trade Talks: Batteries
The US is heavily reliant on Chinese batteries as it seeks to stabilize the grid and support explosive data center demand for power.
bloom.bg
October 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Story update:
@cocojournalist.bsky.social & I covered the significant threat of China's new battery export restrictions to US clean energy development a few weeks ago. With the new US-China trade deal, it appears the restrictions have been paused for a year (alongside REE curbs).
bloom.bg/4q0nDIV
@cocojournalist.bsky.social & I covered the significant threat of China's new battery export restrictions to US clean energy development a few weeks ago. With the new US-China trade deal, it appears the restrictions have been paused for a year (alongside REE curbs).
bloom.bg/4q0nDIV
In China's 15th five-year plan proposals, released yesterday, coal gets a softer treatment. Our quick piece on the shift in tone and concerns about rising coal use in the chemical industry even as the grid goes green.
time zone tag team w/ Dan Murtaugh
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
time zone tag team w/ Dan Murtaugh
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China’s New Coal Language Leaves More Room for Rising Use
A subtle change in language used by the Chinese government has left room for the world’s biggest coal user to prolong rising consumption through the end of the decade.
www.bloomberg.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM
In China's 15th five-year plan proposals, released yesterday, coal gets a softer treatment. Our quick piece on the shift in tone and concerns about rising coal use in the chemical industry even as the grid goes green.
time zone tag team w/ Dan Murtaugh
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
time zone tag team w/ Dan Murtaugh
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"At first glance, it might look like the US has exited the climate fight...But don’t be confused: America is still in the arena; it’s just fighting for the other side."
From @jendlouhy.bsky.social @akshatrathi.bsky.social
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From @jendlouhy.bsky.social @akshatrathi.bsky.social
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How Trump Pressures the World Into Burning More Oil and Gas
As COP30 nears, the US’s pressure to keep fossil fuels relevant may empower petrostates, potentially giving them more leverage at the UN talks.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"At first glance, it might look like the US has exited the climate fight...But don’t be confused: America is still in the arena; it’s just fighting for the other side."
From @jendlouhy.bsky.social @akshatrathi.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
From @jendlouhy.bsky.social @akshatrathi.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Reposted by Lili Pike
Trump's EPA says its proposal to stop greenhouse gas reporting for big polluters could save oil and gas companies up to $256 million a year. Some of them are countering that it could hurt their business instead.
Tagteam w/Ruth Liao @bloomberg.com, gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Tagteam w/Ruth Liao @bloomberg.com, gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Why Big Oil Is Asking EPA Not to Cut its Polluter Reporting Program
The oil and gas industry says it needs the program’s data to conduct business.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Trump's EPA says its proposal to stop greenhouse gas reporting for big polluters could save oil and gas companies up to $256 million a year. Some of them are countering that it could hurt their business instead.
Tagteam w/Ruth Liao @bloomberg.com, gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Tagteam w/Ruth Liao @bloomberg.com, gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Good rundown of the debate over whether China can maintain its breakneck solar/wind additions in light of pricing reforms, w/ various competing projections here.
"Analysts disagree about what impact the “Document 136” policy will have on the pace of China’s clean-energy additions."
"Analysts disagree about what impact the “Document 136” policy will have on the pace of China’s clean-energy additions."
NEW - What happened in 🇨🇳's climate + energy space in the last 2 weeks:
🛳️ New rare earth, magnet and battery export controls
☀️ Proposal to broaden provinces' renewable energy quotas
📈 IEA says 🇨🇳 could hit 2035 wind and solar target in 2030
Find our more in my latest @carbonbrief.org China Briefing⬇
🛳️ New rare earth, magnet and battery export controls
☀️ Proposal to broaden provinces' renewable energy quotas
📈 IEA says 🇨🇳 could hit 2035 wind and solar target in 2030
Find our more in my latest @carbonbrief.org China Briefing⬇
China Briefing 16 October 2025: New export controls; IEA China projections; Provincial ‘Doc 136’ progress - Carbon Brief
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate...
www.carbonbrief.org
October 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Good rundown of the debate over whether China can maintain its breakneck solar/wind additions in light of pricing reforms, w/ various competing projections here.
"Analysts disagree about what impact the “Document 136” policy will have on the pace of China’s clean-energy additions."
"Analysts disagree about what impact the “Document 136” policy will have on the pace of China’s clean-energy additions."
"With its plan, the EU is mimicking Beijing, which has long put strict parameters on outside firms wanting to enter its market."
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www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
EU Considers Forced Tech Transfers for Chinese Investments
The European Union is considering forcing Chinese firms to hand over technology to European companies if they want to operate locally, in an aggressive new push to make the bloc’s industry more compet...
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October 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
"With its plan, the EU is mimicking Beijing, which has long put strict parameters on outside firms wanting to enter its market."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Co. plans to invest in as many as 300 fast-charging stations in South Africa by the end of 2026"
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Tesla’s Rival BYD Eyes Africa Growth as China Price War Deepens
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Co. plans to invest in as many as 300 fast-charging stations in South Africa by the end of 2026 as it ramps up efforts to expand globally, Executive Vice President S...
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October 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM
"Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Co. plans to invest in as many as 300 fast-charging stations in South Africa by the end of 2026"
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
China's rare earth restrictions were in the spotlight last week, but the new restrictions on battery exports, announced simultaneously, could be a major headache for the US, especially for Trump's AI ambitions.
w/ @cocojournalist.bsky.social
w/ @cocojournalist.bsky.social
In the first seven months of 2025, Chinese grid-scale lithium-ion batteries accounted for about 65% of US imports, according to the most recent data available from BNEF.
China’s New Weapon in US Trade Talks: Batteries
The US is heavily reliant on Chinese batteries as it seeks to stabilize the grid and support explosive data center demand for power.
bloom.bg
October 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
China's rare earth restrictions were in the spotlight last week, but the new restrictions on battery exports, announced simultaneously, could be a major headache for the US, especially for Trump's AI ambitions.
w/ @cocojournalist.bsky.social
w/ @cocojournalist.bsky.social
With all of Trump's recent funding cuts for green hydrogen, the always daunting task of competing against China's cleantech juggernaut is looking more challenging for the US industry.
W/ the wonderful @cocojournalist.bsky.social
Gift link below:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
W/ the wonderful @cocojournalist.bsky.social
Gift link below:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump’s Hydrogen Cuts Put the US Further Behind China on Key Green Tech
China already produces 60% of the world’s electrolyzers, and it continues to provide policy support to bring down the costs of the clean fuel.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
With all of Trump's recent funding cuts for green hydrogen, the always daunting task of competing against China's cleantech juggernaut is looking more challenging for the US industry.
W/ the wonderful @cocojournalist.bsky.social
Gift link below:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
W/ the wonderful @cocojournalist.bsky.social
Gift link below:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Reposted by Lili Pike
Some personal news: I'm now @bloomberg.com's lead EPA reporter, tracking everything climate -- and so much more. So if you're following a particular rule or proposal, program office or anything else EPA related (biofuels, PFAS, coal ash, etc), I want to know.
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Trump's EPA is looking to extend deadlines to comply with rules to switch to cleaner refrigerants. The proposal applies to everything from residential air conditioning to retail food refrigeration and semiconductor manufacturing.
Story @bloomberg.com (gift link): www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Story @bloomberg.com (gift link): www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
EPA Wants to Roll Back HFC Super Pollutant Rules
The agency is proposing delaying the phaseout of chemicals used in ACs and refrigerators that can release highly potent greenhouse gases.
www.bloomberg.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Some personal news: I'm now @bloomberg.com's lead EPA reporter, tracking everything climate -- and so much more. So if you're following a particular rule or proposal, program office or anything else EPA related (biofuels, PFAS, coal ash, etc), I want to know.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
A double news update after a summer respite from social media: 1) I’ve joined @bloomberg.com
to report on China & climate! 2) Just in time for China’s new climate targets, announced by Xi today. I’m thrilled to cover this special beat—and to be diving right in:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
to report on China & climate! 2) Just in time for China’s new climate targets, announced by Xi today. I’m thrilled to cover this special beat—and to be diving right in:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
China Played It Safe With First Pledge to Cut Greenhouse Emissions
Other nations have achieved larger declines after reaching peak climate pollution — and the world’s biggest emitter has exceeded its own goals
www.bloomberg.com
September 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
A double news update after a summer respite from social media: 1) I’ve joined @bloomberg.com
to report on China & climate! 2) Just in time for China’s new climate targets, announced by Xi today. I’m thrilled to cover this special beat—and to be diving right in:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
to report on China & climate! 2) Just in time for China’s new climate targets, announced by Xi today. I’m thrilled to cover this special beat—and to be diving right in:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
So much has changed in the last 6 months that it's hard to keep track of the moving parts.
In my latest FP deep dive, I assessed how Trump's 2nd term "move fast and break things" approach has cumulatively impacted China policy so far, from the NSC to human rights: foreignpolicy.com/2025/07/02/t...
In my latest FP deep dive, I assessed how Trump's 2nd term "move fast and break things" approach has cumulatively impacted China policy so far, from the NSC to human rights: foreignpolicy.com/2025/07/02/t...
A Bull in the China Policy Shop
The “move fast and break things” approach of Trump’s second term has undermined some of his administration’s own China goals.
foreignpolicy.com
July 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
So much has changed in the last 6 months that it's hard to keep track of the moving parts.
In my latest FP deep dive, I assessed how Trump's 2nd term "move fast and break things" approach has cumulatively impacted China policy so far, from the NSC to human rights: foreignpolicy.com/2025/07/02/t...
In my latest FP deep dive, I assessed how Trump's 2nd term "move fast and break things" approach has cumulatively impacted China policy so far, from the NSC to human rights: foreignpolicy.com/2025/07/02/t...
‘Tiger-fighter’ takes helm at China-backed development bank
Former anti-corruption official Zou Jiayi will lead Beijing’s answer to the World Bank
www.ft.com/content/6536...
Former anti-corruption official Zou Jiayi will lead Beijing’s answer to the World Bank
www.ft.com/content/6536...
‘Tiger-fighter’ takes helm at China-backed development bank
Former anti-corruption official Zou Jiayi will lead Beijing’s answer to the World Bank
www.ft.com
June 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
‘Tiger-fighter’ takes helm at China-backed development bank
Former anti-corruption official Zou Jiayi will lead Beijing’s answer to the World Bank
www.ft.com/content/6536...
Former anti-corruption official Zou Jiayi will lead Beijing’s answer to the World Bank
www.ft.com/content/6536...
"China moved to tighten controls over two chemicals that can be used to make fentanyl, in an apparent olive branch to the US that may help maintain their fragile trade truce."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
China Tightens Fentanyl Controls in Goodwill Gesture to Trump
China moved to tighten controls over two chemicals that can be used to make fentanyl, in an apparent olive branch to the US that may help maintain their fragile trade truce.
www.bloomberg.com
June 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
"China moved to tighten controls over two chemicals that can be used to make fentanyl, in an apparent olive branch to the US that may help maintain their fragile trade truce."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"But China has not budged on specialized rare earths, including samarium, which are needed for military applications and are outside the fast-track agreed in London, the two people said."
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
Exclusive: US-China trade truce leaves military-use rare earth issue unresolved, sources say
Beijing has not committed to grant export clearance for some specialized rare-earth magnets that U.S. military suppliers need for fighter jets and missile systems, the sources said.
www.reuters.com
June 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
"But China has not budged on specialized rare earths, including samarium, which are needed for military applications and are outside the fast-track agreed in London, the two people said."
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
“I think we’re in the first inning of a new game. The rare earths have really changed the goalposts here in a big way,” @pstasiatech.bsky.social told me re the latest US-China trade deal potentially signaling a broader reckoning over export controls in the future
foreignpolicy.com/2025/06/11/u...
foreignpolicy.com/2025/06/11/u...
U.S. and China De-escalate Supply Chain War—for Now
This will give factories a temporary reprieve, but both sides could still leverage economic chokepoints in the future absent a larger deal.
foreignpolicy.com
June 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
“I think we’re in the first inning of a new game. The rare earths have really changed the goalposts here in a big way,” @pstasiatech.bsky.social told me re the latest US-China trade deal potentially signaling a broader reckoning over export controls in the future
foreignpolicy.com/2025/06/11/u...
foreignpolicy.com/2025/06/11/u...
"Biden officials were so concerned about the U.S. military’s lack of a domestic samarium supply that they issued large contracts for the construction of two samarium production facilities. Neither was built because of commercial concerns"
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
China’s Chokehold on This Obscure Mineral Threatens the West’s Militaries
www.nytimes.com
June 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
"Biden officials were so concerned about the U.S. military’s lack of a domestic samarium supply that they issued large contracts for the construction of two samarium production facilities. Neither was built because of commercial concerns"
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
"Rather than duplicating China’s model, countries endowed with critical minerals should carve out strategic niches by building regional hubs where processing is viable and cost-effective."
www.sinicapodcast.com/p/ignoring-c...
www.sinicapodcast.com/p/ignoring-c...
Ignoring China Won’t Help African Countries Move up the Critical Minerals Value Chain
By Obert Bore, Critical Minerals Editor
www.sinicapodcast.com
June 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
"Rather than duplicating China’s model, countries endowed with critical minerals should carve out strategic niches by building regional hubs where processing is viable and cost-effective."
www.sinicapodcast.com/p/ignoring-c...
www.sinicapodcast.com/p/ignoring-c...
“China’s found an economic tool that really bites, so the president has got a variety of reasons to frame this in a positive light,”
@kennedychina.bsky.social told me re: today's Xi-Trump call:
foreignpolicy.com/2025/06/05/t...
@kennedychina.bsky.social told me re: today's Xi-Trump call:
foreignpolicy.com/2025/06/05/t...
Trump and Xi Break the Silence With Phone Call
The leaders claimed progress on thorny issues, but it remains to be seen if the rhetoric will translate into reality.
foreignpolicy.com
June 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
“China’s found an economic tool that really bites, so the president has got a variety of reasons to frame this in a positive light,”
@kennedychina.bsky.social told me re: today's Xi-Trump call:
foreignpolicy.com/2025/06/05/t...
@kennedychina.bsky.social told me re: today's Xi-Trump call:
foreignpolicy.com/2025/06/05/t...
美方欢迎中国留学生来美学习。
^This stands out from the Chinese readout.
"The US welcomes Chinese students to come study in the US."
www.xinhuanet.com/politics/lea...
^This stands out from the Chinese readout.
"The US welcomes Chinese students to come study in the US."
www.xinhuanet.com/politics/lea...
习近平同美国总统特朗普通电话-新华网
习近平同美国总统特朗普通电话-6月5日晚，国家主席习近平应约同美国总统特朗普通电话。
www.xinhuanet.com
June 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
美方欢迎中国留学生来美学习。
^This stands out from the Chinese readout.
"The US welcomes Chinese students to come study in the US."
www.xinhuanet.com/politics/lea...
^This stands out from the Chinese readout.
"The US welcomes Chinese students to come study in the US."
www.xinhuanet.com/politics/lea...
Reposted by Lili Pike
so many people wrote in appreciation about this, clearly it needed fixing.
@beijingpalmer.bsky.social out this week with a very important piece of service journalism, on Washington's oddly common "Gee" Jinping problem:
link.foreignpolicy.com/view/66744b4...
link.foreignpolicy.com/view/66744b4...
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s China Brief—summer vacation edition.
link.foreignpolicy.com
June 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
so many people wrote in appreciation about this, clearly it needed fixing.
@beijingpalmer.bsky.social out this week with a very important piece of service journalism, on Washington's oddly common "Gee" Jinping problem:
link.foreignpolicy.com/view/66744b4...
link.foreignpolicy.com/view/66744b4...
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s China Brief—summer vacation edition.
link.foreignpolicy.com
June 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
@beijingpalmer.bsky.social out this week with a very important piece of service journalism, on Washington's oddly common "Gee" Jinping problem:
link.foreignpolicy.com/view/66744b4...
link.foreignpolicy.com/view/66744b4...