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China urged to pair absolute emissions cap with fixed yearly CO2-cutting rate

Published 08:11 on November 3, 2025 / Last updated at 08:11 on November 3, 2025 / / Asia Pacific (Asia, Compliance Markets & Taxes)

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China's planned adoption of absolute caps for its emissions trading scheme (ETS) should be accompanied by a fixed annual reduction rate similar to the EU's, in order to enhance market certainty and strengthen carbon price signals, a think tank has said.
China's planned adoption of absolute caps for its emissions trading scheme (ETS) should be accompanied by a fixed annual reduction rate similar to the EU's, in order to enhance market certainty and strengthen carbon price signals, a think tank has said.


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