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China’s coal expansion continues despite clean energy growth meeting electricity demand, report says

Published 00:01 on February 3, 2026 / Last updated at 09:56 on February 2, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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China, while seeing clean energy put its CO2 emissions into reverse for the first time last year, is finding itself embroiled in years of coal expansion beyond power demand growth and climate requirements, according to a report published Tuesday.
China, while seeing clean energy put its CO2 emissions into reverse for the first time last year, is finding itself embroiled in years of coal expansion beyond power demand growth and climate requirements, according to a report published Tuesday.


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