China Briefing: New five-year energy plan passed, critical-mineral tensions rise, industrial decarbonisation campaign announced
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Anika Patel
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Carbon Brief's China Briefing covers the latest climate and energy developments in China, focusing on the release of the 15th five-year plan for building a "new-type energy system" covering energy sources, power-market reform, clean-energy supply chains, and climate governance. It also highlights an upcoming intensive campaign for energy conservation and carbon reduction upgrades across heavy industry between 2026 and 2028, along with tensions around critical minerals and an industrial decarbonisation plan.
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bskyChina Briefing: New five-year energy plan passed, critical-mineral tensions rise, industrial decarbonisation campaign announcedcarbonbrief.orgKey quotes
· 3 pulledChina today released its 15th five-year plan for building a 'new-type energy system'
The plan covered topics including energy sources, power-market reform and China's role in clean-energy supply chains and climate governance
China will conduct an 'intensive campaign for energy conservation and carbon reduction upgrades' across heavy industry between 2026 and 2028
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