Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate and energy stories from China over the past fortnight. Subscribe for free here. Key developments Climate on agenda at post-two sessions forums ‘UNWAVERING’ ON CLIMATE: “China will “unwaveringly” follow a low-carbon pathway, said environment vice-minister Li Gao at the China Development Forum (CDF) – a high-level and business-focused event traditionally held after China’s two sessions – according to business news outlet China Economic Times. Wang Jinsong, deputy director of the National Energy Administration, said China’s energy system will feature both “multi-energy” sources and “risk resilience”, reported industry news outlet BJX News. Liu Shijin, advisor at the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development said China must develop “accountability mechanisms” and “quantitative” emissions reduction targets, said finance news outlet Sina Finance. CDF attendees included Chinese premier Li Qiang, Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) head Huang Runqiu and National Development and Reform Commission chairman Zheng Shanjie, according to CDF organisers. ‘DEAL WITH IT’: Regarding international tensions over Chinese industrial exports, Bloomberg quoted Premier Li saying “we take our trading partners’ concerns seriously”, adding China has made “positive progress” in tackling the intense competition plaguing several industries, including clean-energy technologies. Nevertheless, consultancy Trivium China said in a note that the broad message at CDF was: “Yes, we’ve got an export-oriented growth model. Deal with it.” 上微信关注《碳简报》 IRAN IMPETUS: Meanwhile, Chinese climate envoy Liu Zhenmin attended the Bo’ao Forum for Asia in Hainan province, where he told…
