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#29: China’s Push For Sustainability Disclosure Can Boost Green Growth
New government documents seek to align the climate disclosures of Chinese companies with national priorities and global best practices.
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Hongqiao Liu
, 
Kevin Schoenmakers
, 
Erica Downs
, and 
Edmund Downie
#28: How I Spiraled Into Eco-Anxiety – And How I Cured It Through Action
A Gen Z Hong Kong native reflects on her emotional rollercoaster as she declined the corporate path and instead dove into climate and water risk…
 • 
Hongqiao Liu
, 
Sophie
, and 
Kevin Schoenmakers

January 2025

#27: For China to Keep Up With Its Renewables Boom, Improving Power System Flexibility Is Key
The forthcoming 15th Five-Year Plan could determine whether China can integrate exponential renewable growth into its power system.
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Hongqiao Liu
, 
Camille Paillard
, and 
Kevin Schoenmakers
#26: Scaling Up Renewables: What Can Southeast Asia Learn from China?
Prioritizing niche markets and effective public engagement can build positive public opinion, allowing Southeast Asia to unlock its renewable energy…
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Hongqiao Liu
, 
Muyi Yang
, and 
Kevin Schoenmakers
#25: Finding the ‘Positive’ Climate Story Through Photo Activism
Greenpeace’s former Head of Photography, reflects on why fun and positivity are key for successful campaigns – even, or specially in China.
 • 
Hongqiao Liu
, 
John Novis
, and 
Kevin Schoenmakers

November 2024

October 2024

#24: Swapping Market Neutrality for Climate Positivity, China’s Central Bank Sets an Example
Central banks have traditionally embraced market neutrality, but the climate crisis has pushed the People’s Bank of China to introduce policies that…
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Hongqiao Liu
 and 
Anqi Dang
#23: Green Investment, Not Greenwashing: How Asset Managers Can Accelerate China’s Decarbonization
With better climate risk management, information disclosure, and stakeholder engagement, asset managers can unlock greater potential for sustainable…
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Hongqiao Liu
 and 
Yuan Yuan

September 2024

#22: Why It’s Sometimes Hard to Care for the Climate
A Shanghai sustainable living advocate reflects on planetary health after two months caring for his critically ill father during a scorching summer.
 • 
Hongqiao Liu
#21: Can Journalism or Art Best Document China’s Climate Emergency?
A former award-winning photojournalist reflects on her experience covering extreme weather’s impact while navigating censorship and budget cuts in…
 • 
Hongqiao Liu
#20: Carbon Pricing, Chinese Aviation’s Inevitable Destination
Facing the dual pressures of integrating national and international carbon pricing programs, China's aviation industry must start acting now. Yingzhi…
 • 
Hongqiao Liu
 and 
Sarah Tang

August 2024

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