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Chee Meng Tan

Chee Meng Tan

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China’s panda diplomacy: how Beijing combines conservation and trade

China has pursued a policy of using its panda conservation project as a trade and diplomacy tool.

12.10.2026 20

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Europe’s dilemma – to use China’s turbines to meet its renewable targets or not

China dominates the wind turbine market, but it wants to expand further.

05.05.2026 40

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Oil price escalation could help China grasp more green global leadership

A focus on green energy growth could be a bonus for China’s economy.

12.03.2026 50

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China’s panda diplomacy is becoming a liability for Beijing

Panda diplomacy can help strengthen China’s international relationships, but it also exposes Beijing to public backlash.

06.02.2026 40

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China’s five green economy challenges in 2026

China is still expanding its coal-fired power stations and depends on coal in its energy network.

02.01.2026 40

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Trump-Xi talks will not have changed the priorities of the Chinese government

Donald Trump has called his meeting with Xi Jinping in China ‘amazing’.

30.10.2025 30

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China’s new controls on rare earths create challenges for the west’s plans for green tech

Access to rare earth minerals used to make electric cars and other green tech are likely to be high on the agenda in talks between Donald Trump and Xi...

29.10.2025 30

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Chee Meng Tan