Chinese Climate Policy: Energy Transition or Addition?

In this episode of our student-led podcast series, climate expert Belinda Schäpe joins host Eleanor de Renzy Channer to explore China’s decarbonisation journey, from its dual carbon goals for 2030 and 2060 to the rise of clean energy sectors like solar, batteries and EVs.

Key themes include:
• China’s long-term climate goals
• Xi Jinping’s “Beautiful China” initiative and its economic impact
• The ongoing role of coal and the challenges of energy restructuring
• China’s global climate commitments and international cooperation strategy
• What to expect from China’s upcoming 2035 targets and COP30 in Brazil