For China, climate change is no hoax - it's a business and political opportunity

Matthew Kahn explores why China is unlikely to indulge in the environmental 'free riding' favoured by President-elect Trump
In mid-November, while Americans were preoccupied with election returns, China sent some of its clearest signals yet that it will continue to pursue an international leadership role on issues including...
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