Conversation
07.12.21
How Should the U.S. Approach Climate Diplomacy with China?
As China continues to emerge as a superpower and move forward with its colossal Belt and Road Initiative amid the climate crisis, American climate engagement with China is more critical than ever. What would an effective climate diplomacy for the U...
Depth of Field
11.16.18
Where Do Bicycles Go When They Die?
from Yuanjin Photo
In this issue of Depth of Field: the dying art of tomb burials; bike graveyards; and a son’s 20,000 photos of his mother.
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01.25.18Chinese Wind Turbine Firm Found Guilty of Stealing U.S. Secrets
CNN
A top Chinese wind turbine maker has been found guilty in the U.S. of stealing trade secrets -- an act that “nearly destroyed” an American tech firm, according to prosecutors.
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12.06.17China Will Lead an Electric Car Future, Ford's Chairman Says
New York Times
The world’s automakers are just starting to bet on an electric car future — and already, one of the most powerful people in the industry says that future belongs to China.
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12.04.17China in Pole Position amid 'Desperate' Global Race to Secure Lithium Supplies
CNBC
China is outpacing the U.S. and other countries in a global race to secure supplies of an all-important element for electric cars.
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07.18.17China Is Crushing the U.S. in Renewable Energy
CNN
China may be the planet's biggest polluter but it's also powering ahead of other countries on renewable energy.
Environment
04.06.17
As the U.S. Steps Back, China Must Step up on Climate Leadership
from chinadialogue
Presidents Trump and Xi are scheduled to meet today at Mar-a Lago, Florida, and given the tense state of U.S.-China relations and the political leanings of the Trump administration there is much at stake for cooperation between the countries on the...
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03.07.17The Tesla China Numbers That Elon Musk Won’t Tell You
Forbes
More evidence about Tesla’s Big China Bonanza is coming in
Conversation
02.16.17
Can China Become a Leader of Innovation?
China’s ambitious high-tech strategy is raising alarm in industrialized nations. From American and South Korean chipmakers to German car and machine manufacturers, some industry leaders expect the imminent arrival of strong Chinese competitors. Does...
Environment
12.13.16
Chinese Consumers Adopt Greener Lifestyle
from chinadialogue
For the last two years, Helen Ni has hosted low-carbon technology workshops for local kids and their parents. The informal gatherings take place at her ground-floor apartment in the Shanghai suburb of Minhang, close to Jiaotong University, one of...
Environment
10.17.16
Green Growth Could Boost China’s Economy Six-Fold
from chinadialogue
China’s economy could grow six-fold by 2050 with renewable energy accounting for 69 percent of national electricity supply if it transforms its energy system and increases efficiency across the industrial, transport, construction, and electricity...
Environment
09.17.15
Beijing Welcomes World’s First Smog-Eating Tower
from chinadialogue
Beijingers enjoyed a rare breath of fresh air this week. The city’s smog levels fell to their lowest levels in recent years, as authorities scrambled to shut down factories and curb car use so that China’s Second World War victory military parade...