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BRIEFING: China’s emissions plateau for seven consecutive quarters, but uncertainty lingers

Published 00:01 on February 12, 2026 / Last updated at 09:56 on February 11, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Insights (Briefings), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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China's emissions have plateaued for seven straight quarters, though questions remain around the country's emissions trends and power system reforms for the next five years, analysts said.
China's emissions have plateaued for seven straight quarters, though questions remain around the country's emissions trends and power system reforms for the next five years, analysts said.


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