Conflicts, criminal gangs and lawsuits at Zijin’s Colombian gold mine

After years of disputes and violence linked to armed groups, the Chinese firm is suing the Colombian state, alleging failures to protect it. What next for the troubled Buriticá mine?
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How to stop net dumping in China’s largest fishing ground

NGOs and fishers are seeking solutions to the problem, which harms marine life indiscriminately and hampers fishing operations

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Factory workers handling aluminum rolls in manufacturing plant Article

How Chinese climate disclosures can drive emission cuts

With more companies having to reveal their emissions and climate action plans, this transparency can spur China’s low-carbon transition
Wind turbines in the grassland landscape Article

Climate litigation can power China’s low-carbon transition

Lawsuits can compel local governments and corporations to take stronger climate action, writes Daria Kurushina
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Q&A: Nature-based solutions with Chinese characteristics

China’s approach to NbS is beginning to go global. But what is it and what opportunities might it afford developing countries?
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Opinion: China should ramp up Southeast Asia collaboration to pursue ‘new productive forces’

Doing so will strengthen Global South cooperation efforts, elevate the ‘Made in China’ label, and contribute to green development globally
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