- China has announced bold targets to curb its carbon emissions, but the country will need to embrace significant policy challenges to end its heavy reliance on fossil fuels.
- An immediate challenge China faces in going green is being able to generate sufficient energy capacity to power growth, with Premier Li Keqiang setting 2021’s GDP target at above 6%.
- The transition to a low-carbon economy is also likely to impact the demand and price of metals, such as copper, aluminium and steel.
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How China's Focus On Low Emissions Could Affect Industrial Metals