China Briefing 25 June 2026: Five-year plans passed | Critical-mineral tensions | Industrial decarbonisation plan
China has released its 15th five-year plan focusing on a new-type energy system, aiming for clean energy to reach 30% of power generation by 2030. The plan emphasizes wind and solar as the mainstay of the power mix while maintaining coal as a bottom-line guarantee.
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China's energy policy shifts significantly impact global climate goals and international clean-energy supply chains.
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