China

Commerce Department fires latest shot in simmering clean tech trade war between US and China

Survey reveals greater pressure on major players such as Apple and the Beijing government to clean up

As China reveals plans for 300MW offshore wind farm, the country's premier highlights the rapid expansion of its renewables sector

The price of complying with aviation emissions trading scheme is the same as half a chocolate bar – and other lessons from the week

Seven provinces and cities told to make final preparations in bid to help China reduce carbon intensity 17 per cent by 2015

Rush for expiring Federal loans helps global investment reach a new high of $260bn in 2011

Senior official signals support for carbon tax, but warns that integrating it with carbon trading plans could be complicated

State media suggests Beijing is poised to levy a charge on large consumers of coal, crude oil and natural gas

Industry body fires first shot in potential trade war with declaration of non-compliance

Proposed acquisition could represent first step in wave of consolidation