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Are Chinese consumers embracing greener lifestyles?

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Climate Watch
Published
Mar 27, 2026
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1925
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Summary

As China targets a 17% cut in carbon intensity by 2030, how much difference can consumer choices make? Earlier this year, the government launched a nationwide action plan to promote green consumption. How is it working in practice? How much is it shaping people's lifestyles? And can greener demand push companies to change the way they produce? Zhao Ying speaks with Zhou Mi, a senior research fellow with the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation.