Climate Watch

China is moving fast to make its trade greener. A new guideline from the Ministry of Commerce lays out how the country plans to integrate low-carbon practices into everything from manufacturing and logistics to finance and carbon markets. The policy also signals a shift in how China sees its economy where the green transition is not a burden, but a new driver of growth. In this episode, we unpack what’s behind China’s green trade strategy, what it could mean for exporters and global partners, and how it might reshape the rules of international trade with Assistant Professor of Economics Li Lun with Peking University.

From bold national targets to street-level change, China is accelerating its shift to green transport.

In Guangzhou, we meet car owners, business people, and climate experts who are working hand-in-hand toward the “dual-carbon” goals.

As China strives toward its ambitious climate goals, transportation is taking center stage in its carbon-cutting effort. In Guangzhou, we explore how people are rethinking mobility and embracing a greener future.

China’s renewable energy transition faces significant challenges, including high costs, technological bottlenecks, talent gaps, and environmental concerns. In this program, we examine the obstacles hindering the advancement of wind, hydrogen, and solar energy solutions, and how these challenges may influence the path to carbon neutrality.

From offshore wind farms in Shanghai to hydrogen industrial parks in Changzhou, China is laying the groundwork for a greener future. Here we meet the engineers, scientists, and local workers who are turning wind, solar, and hydrogen into renewable energy solutions.

Energy transition lies at the heart of China’s journey toward its carbon neutrality goal. How much do businesses and individuals know about clean energy? And what attitudes do they hold toward its promotion? In this episode, we head to eastern China to find out people’s thoughts on clean energy.

In this episode, Fei Fei explores the untapped potential of geothermal energy. While Iceland has long been a global leader in harnessing the Earth’s heat, China is now beginning to take a closer look at this often-overlooked renewable resource. Featuring Rósbjörg Jónsdóttir from the Iceland Renewable Energy Cluster and Associate Professor Shu Biao from Central South University, the episode dives into geothermal energy’s potential in China and how it could play a bigger role in the country’s green transition. Photo/ Aiken Spring in northwest China's Qinghai Province

As China faces rising temperatures, extreme weather, and shifting rainfall patterns, its agrifood system must adapt — while also cutting greenhouse gas emissions. In this episode, Fei Fei explores the challenges and opportunities for Chinese agriculture with insights from Professor Zheng Dawei and world-renowned agricultural expert Professor Fan Shenggen. From innovative farming techniques to nationwide adaptation strategies, we discuss how China’s farms can feed the nation and fight climate change.

China has just hosted the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, marking 30 years since the landmark Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. As the world revisits the goals of gender equality, one question stands out: how can women’s empowerment and climate action work together? In this episode of Climate Watch, Fei Fei speaks with Wang Binbin, Associate Research Professor at Peking University’s Institute for Carbon Neutrality, about her report Synergy of Climate Action and Gender Equality in China. Through her research, Binbin explores how Chinese women are adapting to and driving climate solutions.

You can read her report here: https://carbon.pku.edu.cn/kxyj/kydt2/yjbg/d04a089af0cf431caa55605437e00711.htm

Climate Watch and Beyond Climate Dialogue collaboration:

https://radio.cgtn.com/podcast/news/5/Looking-back-to-move-forward-what-ancient-wisdom-can-teach-us-about-climate-action-Part-1/2715521

On Jingmai Mountain in Yunnan Province, ancient tea forests tell a story of tradition, ecology, and resilience. The local Bulang and Dai people have cultivated tea in harmony with nature for centuries, creating biodiverse forests that yield unique, aromatic Pu’er tea. Today, communities are reviving traditional methods while embracing innovation—using new business models and digital tools help younger generations preserve culture and connect with global markets. This episode explores how ancient wisdom meets modern sustainability, offering lessons in ecological stewardship, cultural heritage, and resilient rural economies.