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How China made electric vehicles mainstream - BBC
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In 2024, China invested an unprecedented $818 billion in clean energy, more than double the U.S. level. Learn more about China’s ongoing transition to renewable energy in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
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In 2024, China invested an unprecedented $818 billion in clean energy, more than double the U.S. level. Learn more about China’s ongoing transition to renewable energy in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
June 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
How China made electric vehicles mainstream - BBC
bbc.in/4lGv7Oz
In 2024, China invested an unprecedented $818 billion in clean energy, more than double the U.S. level. Learn more about China’s ongoing transition to renewable energy in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
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In 2024, China invested an unprecedented $818 billion in clean energy, more than double the U.S. level. Learn more about China’s ongoing transition to renewable energy in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
NEW: Much of China’s energy demand is concentrated in urbanized coastal provinces, posing challenges for renewable power generation that requires large tracts of land. Explore how China is addressing these challenges through rapid energy grid modernization: bit.ly/cp_energy
June 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
NEW: Much of China’s energy demand is concentrated in urbanized coastal provinces, posing challenges for renewable power generation that requires large tracts of land. Explore how China is addressing these challenges through rapid energy grid modernization: bit.ly/cp_energy
China’s government is backing its economic ambitions with massive spending on industrial policy to support businesses through direct subsidies, R&D, cheap credit, preferential tax rates, and more. Learn more from #ChinaPower’s tracker: bit.ly/Manufacturin...
June 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
China’s government is backing its economic ambitions with massive spending on industrial policy to support businesses through direct subsidies, R&D, cheap credit, preferential tax rates, and more. Learn more from #ChinaPower’s tracker: bit.ly/Manufacturin...
China’s government is backing its economic ambitions with massive spending on industrial policy to support businesses through direct subsidies, R&D, cheap credit, preferential tax rates, and more. Learn more from #ChinaPower’s tracker: bit.ly/Manufacturin...
June 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
China’s government is backing its economic ambitions with massive spending on industrial policy to support businesses through direct subsidies, R&D, cheap credit, preferential tax rates, and more. Learn more from #ChinaPower’s tracker: bit.ly/Manufacturin...
NEW: China is striving to expand its non-fossil fuel power generation, producing 38% of its electricity from hydro, solar, wind, nuclear, and biofuels by 2024. Learn more about China’s energy security in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
June 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
NEW: China is striving to expand its non-fossil fuel power generation, producing 38% of its electricity from hydro, solar, wind, nuclear, and biofuels by 2024. Learn more about China’s energy security in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
In 2022, yields on U.S. bonds overtook Chinese bonds, sowing fears in Beijing that investors may leave to pursue higher returns in the U.S. How do U.S. monetary policies affect China’s economy? Learn about China’s vulnerabilities in its financial security here: bit.ly/fin-sec
June 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
In 2022, yields on U.S. bonds overtook Chinese bonds, sowing fears in Beijing that investors may leave to pursue higher returns in the U.S. How do U.S. monetary policies affect China’s economy? Learn about China’s vulnerabilities in its financial security here: bit.ly/fin-sec
In 2021, China surpassed the United States to become the world’s largest food importer with a food trade deficit of $134.8 billion. Why is China’s reliance on food imports a challenge to its food security? Learn more in our feature: bit.ly/cn-food-sec
June 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In 2021, China surpassed the United States to become the world’s largest food importer with a food trade deficit of $134.8 billion. Why is China’s reliance on food imports a challenge to its food security? Learn more in our feature: bit.ly/cn-food-sec
NEW: China is rapidly deploying renewable energy infrastructure. In one year, China installed more solar capacity than the total existing capacity in the United States. Learn more in our #ChinaPower feature on energy security: bit.ly/cp_energy
June 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
NEW: China is rapidly deploying renewable energy infrastructure. In one year, China installed more solar capacity than the total existing capacity in the United States. Learn more in our #ChinaPower feature on energy security: bit.ly/cp_energy
About 19% of China’s 2025 central spending goes toward paying debt interests, putting it roughly on par with the U.S. and Japan. How does China balance its budget in face of rising debts? Learn more from our feature on China’s government budget: bit.ly/cp_budget
June 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
About 19% of China’s 2025 central spending goes toward paying debt interests, putting it roughly on par with the U.S. and Japan. How does China balance its budget in face of rising debts? Learn more from our feature on China’s government budget: bit.ly/cp_budget
NEW: Stronger ties between Beijing and Moscow have led to growing imports of Russian oil and gas by China, particularly since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Learn more about how China leans on Russia to help secure its energy supplies in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
June 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
NEW: Stronger ties between Beijing and Moscow have led to growing imports of Russian oil and gas by China, particularly since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Learn more about how China leans on Russia to help secure its energy supplies in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
NEW: In 2022, China’s manufacturing sector alone consumed about the same amount of energy as the entire US economy. Learn more about China’s energy security in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
June 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
NEW: In 2022, China’s manufacturing sector alone consumed about the same amount of energy as the entire US economy. Learn more about China’s energy security in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
China’s total arable land declined by 12 million hectares between 2009 and 2021. By 2022, China had much less arable land than the U.S. while having five times the population. Learn more about the effects of arable land loss on China's food security: bit.ly/cn-food-sec
June 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
China’s total arable land declined by 12 million hectares between 2009 and 2021. By 2022, China had much less arable land than the U.S. while having five times the population. Learn more about the effects of arable land loss on China's food security: bit.ly/cn-food-sec
Iran-Israel Attacks Sparing Oil Flows So Far - Bloomberg
China sources over half its crude oil imports from the Middle East, leaving it exposed to supply disruptions. Learn how China is reducing foreign energy reliance in our newest #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
Bloomberg: bloom.bg/3FTJGis
China sources over half its crude oil imports from the Middle East, leaving it exposed to supply disruptions. Learn how China is reducing foreign energy reliance in our newest #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
Bloomberg: bloom.bg/3FTJGis
June 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Iran-Israel Attacks Sparing Oil Flows So Far - Bloomberg
China sources over half its crude oil imports from the Middle East, leaving it exposed to supply disruptions. Learn how China is reducing foreign energy reliance in our newest #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
Bloomberg: bloom.bg/3FTJGis
China sources over half its crude oil imports from the Middle East, leaving it exposed to supply disruptions. Learn how China is reducing foreign energy reliance in our newest #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
Bloomberg: bloom.bg/3FTJGis
Foreign investors are deterred from entering Chinese markets due to risks of geopolitical turmoil and difficulty withdrawing resources if their investments turn sour. Learn more on what China is doing about its shallow financial markets in our feature: bit.ly/fin-sec
June 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Foreign investors are deterred from entering Chinese markets due to risks of geopolitical turmoil and difficulty withdrawing resources if their investments turn sour. Learn more on what China is doing about its shallow financial markets in our feature: bit.ly/fin-sec
Xi’s flagship anti-corruption campaign has attempted to curtail financial corruption by implementing harsh punitive measures, but some argue that the challenge will persist until the underlying structural issues are solved. Explore more in our financial security feature: bit.ly/fin-sec
June 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Xi’s flagship anti-corruption campaign has attempted to curtail financial corruption by implementing harsh punitive measures, but some argue that the challenge will persist until the underlying structural issues are solved. Explore more in our financial security feature: bit.ly/fin-sec
NEW: As the United States has transformed into a net exporter of oil and gas, China’s fossil fuel imports have surged. Learn more about China's energy security and how it compares to the United States in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
June 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
NEW: As the United States has transformed into a net exporter of oil and gas, China’s fossil fuel imports have surged. Learn more about China's energy security and how it compares to the United States in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
Through joint military exercises in the South China Sea and provocative naval and aerial patrols around Japan and near Alaska, China, and Russia have increasingly sought to signal to the United States and its allies. Learn more: bit.ly/ChRusMil
June 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Through joint military exercises in the South China Sea and provocative naval and aerial patrols around Japan and near Alaska, China, and Russia have increasingly sought to signal to the United States and its allies. Learn more: bit.ly/ChRusMil
Secret Russian Intelligence Document Shows Deep Suspicion of China - NYT
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There have been at least 21 cases of Chinese espionage and hacking to steal Russian military technology during the last two decades. How has this affected China-Russia Military ties? Read more: bit.ly/ChRusMil
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There have been at least 21 cases of Chinese espionage and hacking to steal Russian military technology during the last two decades. How has this affected China-Russia Military ties? Read more: bit.ly/ChRusMil
June 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Secret Russian Intelligence Document Shows Deep Suspicion of China - NYT
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There have been at least 21 cases of Chinese espionage and hacking to steal Russian military technology during the last two decades. How has this affected China-Russia Military ties? Read more: bit.ly/ChRusMil
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There have been at least 21 cases of Chinese espionage and hacking to steal Russian military technology during the last two decades. How has this affected China-Russia Military ties? Read more: bit.ly/ChRusMil
NEW: Surging energy demand has left China more reliant on foreign sources. China became a net energy importer in 1997, and as of 2022, it imports one-fifth of its total energy needs. Explore our #ChinaPower feature for more: bit.ly/cp_energy
June 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
NEW: Surging energy demand has left China more reliant on foreign sources. China became a net energy importer in 1997, and as of 2022, it imports one-fifth of its total energy needs. Explore our #ChinaPower feature for more: bit.ly/cp_energy
China extracts critical mineral rubidium from brine for first time - SCMP
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China is the leading refiner and processor of many critical minerals indispensable to the global economy. How does this strengthen China's energy security? Learn more: bit.ly/cp_energy
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China is the leading refiner and processor of many critical minerals indispensable to the global economy. How does this strengthen China's energy security? Learn more: bit.ly/cp_energy
June 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
China extracts critical mineral rubidium from brine for first time - SCMP
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China is the leading refiner and processor of many critical minerals indispensable to the global economy. How does this strengthen China's energy security? Learn more: bit.ly/cp_energy
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China is the leading refiner and processor of many critical minerals indispensable to the global economy. How does this strengthen China's energy security? Learn more: bit.ly/cp_energy
“Reform and Opening” (改革开放) opened China’s doors to an influx of foreign investment that was used to build factories and industrial infrastructure. Learn more about China’s manufacturing in our #ChinaPower tracker: bit.ly/Manufacturin...
June 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“Reform and Opening” (改革开放) opened China’s doors to an influx of foreign investment that was used to build factories and industrial infrastructure. Learn more about China’s manufacturing in our #ChinaPower tracker: bit.ly/Manufacturin...
Russia, under heavy sanctions, has become reliant on Chinese exports of dual-use components to sustain its defense industry. This is a reversal of the past few decades, when China relied on Russia for its own military modernization. Learn about the shifting dynamics: bit.ly/ChRusMil
June 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Russia, under heavy sanctions, has become reliant on Chinese exports of dual-use components to sustain its defense industry. This is a reversal of the past few decades, when China relied on Russia for its own military modernization. Learn about the shifting dynamics: bit.ly/ChRusMil
NEW: China’s energy efficiency has dramatically improved over the years, but it was still 40% less efficient than the US in 2023. Learn more about China’s energy security in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
June 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
NEW: China’s energy efficiency has dramatically improved over the years, but it was still 40% less efficient than the US in 2023. Learn more about China’s energy security in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
NEW: China's massive energy demand is driven by its globally dominant manufacturing sector, which accounted for 57 percent of the country’s total energy consumption in 2022. Learn more about China's energy security challenges in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
June 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEW: China's massive energy demand is driven by its globally dominant manufacturing sector, which accounted for 57 percent of the country’s total energy consumption in 2022. Learn more about China's energy security challenges in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
NEW: China now consumes more energy than the US, the EU, and Japan combined. How does the massive and growing demand for energy impact China’s energy security? Learn more about China’s energy security challenges in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy
June 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEW: China now consumes more energy than the US, the EU, and Japan combined. How does the massive and growing demand for energy impact China’s energy security? Learn more about China’s energy security challenges in our #ChinaPower feature: bit.ly/cp_energy