China’s Gas Game
Russia wants a bigger slice of the Chinese gas market, but Beijing’s desire for supplier diversity stands in the way.
China Enters the Center Stage of Global Affairs
China can easily help Russia and its oligarchs circumvent U.S. sanctions. But should it?
Laissez-Faire Lithium
Canada is allowing the Chinese acquisition of a fast-growing lithium miner, despite the mineral's strategic importance.
The Solar Struggle
For more than a decade, the U.S. has tried to use tariffs as a way to thwart China's solar panel manufacturing industry while nurturing its...
Out with the Oil, In with the Neo-Commodities
Our infographics look at China’s role producing the commodities of the future, and the key Chinese companies that stand to gain.
Carbon Border Adjustment is China’s Worst Nightmare
The EU is considering a tax on imports that would be good news for the world — and terrible news for China.
Stalled Dreams
When China loaned Ethiopia more than $2.5 billion to build a railway, it was cultivating a unique relationship in Africa that it hoped would unlock...
Asia Can’t Decarbonize Without China’s Help
Asia cannot fully decarbonize without becoming even more financially interconnected with — and dependent on — China.
China Must Restore Growth
China’s energy crisis and the Evergrande debacle do not pose systemic risks. But the persistent slowdown in economic growth does.
China’s Energy Conundrum
Our infographics look at the reasons behind the shortage as well as its global implications.
Can COP Kickstart U.S.-China Climate Action?
So far, nobody is even sure whether Xi Jinping will show up.
CATL’s Super-Charged Trajectory
How CATL came to dominate the EV-battery market, and how it has positioned itself to reap rewards from the coming boom in renewable energy.