East Asia

China’s Coal Expansion Hits a Nine-Year High, Undermining Emissions Targets
A Feb. 13, 2025, review of coal projects in China revealed that coal expansion in 2024 reached a nine-year high, raising concerns about continued fossil fuel reliance despite clean energy efforts.

Japan and South Korea Deepen Clean Energy Cooperation
As threats loom and energy resources grow scarce, Japan and South Korea find themselves increasingly pushed together - despite their historical animus.