China Briefing 21 August 2025: China’s CO2 decline; ‘Two mountains’; China’s cement challenge

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Summary:
- China's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have been declining since 2021, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to address climate change.
- The article discusses the "two mountains" policy, which aims to balance economic development and environmental protection, and the challenges China faces in reducing emissions from its cement industry.
- China's cement industry is a major contributor to the country's CO2 emissions, and the article explores the technological and policy solutions being explored to address this challenge.

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