China Approves 15th Five-Year Urban Renewal Plan
China Approves 15th Five-Year Urban Renewal Plan On 15 May 2026, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China […]
Energy Transition & Sustainability
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030): Strategic Priorities for the Next Phase of Economic Development
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030): Strategic Priorities for the Next Phase of Economic Development China’s five-year plans remain one of
China Enhances Generation-Side Capacity Pricing Mechanism to Support a Stable and Green Power System
China Enhances Generation-Side Capacity Pricing Mechanism to Support a Stable and Green Power System On 30 January 2026, China’s National
China’s State Council Releases Action Plan for Solid Waste Treatment
China’s State Council Releases Action Plan for Solid Waste Treatment On January 13, 2026, the State Council Information Office (SCIO)
China’s Green Consumption Push: Subsidies for Appliances and Reduction of Single-Use Plastics
China is intensifying efforts to promote green consumption as part of its broader transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon economy. On January 5, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, together with eight other central government departments, issued the Notice on
China’s Interim Measures on Recycling and Utilization of NEV Power Batteries
China has recently taken a significant step to strengthen governance of the waste management and resource recovery process for new energy vehicle (NEV) power batteries. On January 16, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), together with the National Development and…
China Launches Green Consumption Promotion Action Plan
China has formally elevated green consumption to a national policy priority as part of its broader agenda to advance high-quality development and ecological civilization. In early 2026, nine central government departments jointly issued a comprehensive policy framework aimed at accelerating the
China Releases Action Plan for Promoting the Use of Recycled Materials
As part of China’s continued push toward a circular economy it has released the Action Plan for the Application and Promotion of Recycled Materials (再生材料应用推广行动方案). By promoting wider and more standardized use of recycled materials across key industrial sectors, the Chinese authorities aim
China Launches Carbon Footprint Reporting for Automotive Power Batteries
On December 30, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued the “Notice on Launching the Carbon Footprint Declaration Work for Automotive Power Batteries” (工信厅通装函〔2025〕551号), aiming to establish a nationwide carbon footprint reporting system for automotive power batteries starting in 2026.
China Develops Strategic Roadmap for Developing Future Industries
China Develops Strategic Roadmap for Developing Future Industries China’s 15th Five-Year Plan positions future industries as a core driver of