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China’s Rare Earth Export Rules Ignite Global Production Efforts but Challenges Remain

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Summary: China’s new licensing rules on rare earth exports drive US and European initiatives to develop processing capabilities amid significant challenges. New Chinese government rules now require licenses to export some critical rare earth elements, especially heavy ones used in high-performance magnets. This regulatory change has sparked efforts in the United States and Europe to […]

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US Imposes Record-High Solar Tariffs, Deeply Impacting Southeast Asia’s Solar Industry

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Summary: The US has imposed unprecedented tariffs on solar panel exports from Southeast Asia, reshaping the regional solar manufacturing landscape and causing major business shifts and local job impacts. In an effort to curb alleged dumping and subsidies, the United States has announced record-high tariffs on solar panel exports from Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

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Inner Mongolia: A Green Power Bank Leading China’s Renewable Energy Revolution

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Summary: Inner Mongolia is a pioneer in China’s renewable energy sector, combining vast resources and ecological restoration to lead green growth. Inner Mongolia, a vast autonomous region in northern China, is emerging as a key player in the country’s green energy transformation. The region combines rich renewable resources with successful ecological restoration, proving that environmental

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China’s Power Grid Faces Climate Test Amid Rising Cooling Demand

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Summary: The record-breaking 2024 summer in China exposes the power grid’s vulnerability to climate extremes, emphasizing the urgent need for resilient infrastructure and energy innovations. The record-breaking northern summer of 2024 in China revealed significant vulnerabilities in the country’s power system. Soaring temperatures drove electricity demand to unprecedented levels, mainly fueled by increased air conditioning

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China’s Green Shift: Managing Data Centre Energy Demand Amid AI Boom

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Summary: China addresses rising energy demands of data centres amidst AI growth with efficiency policies and renewable initiatives. China leads the Asia-Pacific region with 449 data centres as of 2023. Growth in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital services is surging their energy demand and emissions. Managing this rise involves green energy policies and innovative solutions.

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Smart Mobility and Green Transportation Showcase Innovation at 137th Canton Fair

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Summary: The 137th Canton Fair highlighted innovations in electric and smart mobility, emphasizing strong global market opportunities in green transportation. As sustainability drives global innovation, smart mobility and green transportation have emerged as key growth sectors. The 137th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) in Guangzhou spotlighted cutting-edge developments in electric and intelligent transport

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