Category: China

1) Why Liu Jiakun matters in contemporary architecture Liu Jiakun (刘家琨) is a Chengdu-based Chinese architect and the founder of Jiakun Architects. Over four decades, his work has become widely associated with human-scale urbanism, restrained material honesty, and a deep respect for local culture—especially in Western China’s fast-changing cities. In…

Introduction: The Emergence of Neo-Chinese Design New Chinese, often referred to as “Neo-Chinese,” design aesthetics represent a defining shift in contemporary visual culture. Rather than functioning as a revivalist or nostalgic movement, Neo-Chinese design emerges from a critical reassessment of tradition under conditions of globalization, urbanization, and cultural rearticulation. It…

Beijing’s transformation from “airpocalypse” to visibly cleaner skies is one of the few large-city air-quality success stories in the last decade. Between 2013 and the late 2010s Beijing reduced annual PM2.5 by roughly a third through targeted, enforceable policies—showing that deep cuts in AQI are possible without sacrificing economic development.…

China’s carbon reduction strategy is evolving beyond renewable energy expansion toward a more comprehensive infrastructure-led decarbonization model. Through massive investments in high-speed rail (HSR), electrified railways, electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, and modernized waterways, China is reconfiguring its transport system to reduce emissions while sustaining economic growth. This post provides an…

Analytical Report: China’s Total Renewable Energy Consumption Introduction China stands at the crossroads of the global clean-energy transformation, emerging simultaneously as the world’s largest energy consumer and the leading investor in renewable power. As industrialization, urbanization, and technological expansion intensify energy demand, China has accelerated a strategic shift toward renewable…