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  • Energy systems analysis
  • Environmental policy

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  • China's current policies have reduced carbon intensity and increased renewable capacity significantly.
  • China aims for carbon neutrality by 2060, supported by various climate policies.
  • Uncertainty remains regarding the convergence of near-term actions with long-term carbon neutrality goals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of sectoral policies (2019-2024) and their extensions on China's decarbonization.
  • To assess the feasibility and equity of deep decarbonization pathways in China.
  • To provide a framework for linking national targets with disaggregated policy and investment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a policy-informed integrated assessment model with provincial detail.
  • Analyzed sectoral policy measures and their plausible near-term extensions.
  • Quantified impacts on national CO2 emission intensity and nonfossil energy share.

Main Results:

  • Continued policy strengthening leads to a 12% fall in national CO2 emission intensity and a rise to 44% nonfossil energy share by 2035.
  • Solar and wind expansion, alongside industrial and building efficiency, drive near-term reductions.
  • Significant regional disparities in power sector investment requirements were identified, with some western provinces facing needs over 5% of GDP.

Conclusions:

  • Near-term policies can accelerate China's decarbonization but require substantial and regionally differentiated investments.
  • Deep decarbonization necessitates addressing regional investment burdens and ensuring equitable development.
  • The study offers an actionable framework for assessing the feasibility and equity of China's climate targets.