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China outlines timeline for further ETS expansion, shift to absolute cap

Published 14:01 on August 25, 2025 / Last updated at 14:01 on August 25, 2025 / / Asia Pacific (Asia, Compliance Markets & Taxes)

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China will aim to expand its CO2 emissions trading scheme to all planned sectors by 2027 and carry out further reforms such as shifting to an absolute cap on emissions by 2030, according to government documents circulated Monday.
China will aim to expand its CO2 emissions trading scheme to all planned sectors by 2027 and carry out further reforms such as shifting to an absolute cap on emissions by 2030, according to government documents circulated Monday.


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