Low Carbon and China's Transition
Against the backdrop of global climate crisis debates, international treaty negotiations, and the rise of low-carbon economies, *Low Carbon and China's Transition* offers a comprehensive look at China's unique journey toward green development. The book traces the evolution of global climate science, policy frameworks, and social movements shaping the low-carbon agenda, while diving into China’s core challenges: its coal-reliant energy structure, "high-carbon lock-in" from industrialization, and pressure from global trade and carbon tariffs. It outlines China’s pragmatic strategies, including the "Double Carbon" goals (carbon peaking by 2030, carbon neutrality by 2060), the world’s largest national carbon market, investments in renewable energy technologies, and balanced international cooperation rooted in "common but differentiated responsibilities." Blending ancient Chinese middle-way wisdom with modern policy, it presents a roadmap for balancing growth and climate action, offering insights for global governance.