We conduct public interest financial analysis on the most profound economic transformation since the industrial revolution: the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.

Beijing’s overseas clean energy investments have surged 80 per cent in a year, according to a recent report, drawing emerging economies into deeper industrial and diplomatic ties and accelerating a broader reordering of global supply chains. Read more

Chinese foreign investment in green power jumped to $80 billion in the past year as Beijing leveraged its dominance in energy transition technologies, according to Climate Energy Finance. The funds were pledged in the year through November 2025, the Australian-based think tank said in a report released on Sunday, and compare with $100 billion of investment over the previous two years. US President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade tariffs and shifting geopolitical policies have prompted many developing countries to deepen ties with China, while Washington’s hostility to clean energy has also played into Beijing’s hands. Even before the US’s pullback, China already dominated sectors like wind, solar and electric vehicle batteries. Read more

According to the report, Chinese companies have been seeking new markets to address a surplus in supply, resulting in a significant increase in foreign direct investment in green technology since early 2023. The CEF report noted that since the start of 2023, China’s total overseas direct investment in clean technology has surpassed $180bn. Read more