China Briefing June 11 2026: Tech clampdown, extreme weather, and provincial energy plans

This edition of Carbon Brief's China Briefing covers three major stories. First, China's tech clampdown and its implications for climate technology and renewable energy sectors. Second, extreme weather events across China and their connection to climate change. Third, detailed energy plans from Chinese provinces, showing how local governments are balancing coal, renewables, and emissions targets. For those tracking China's role in global decarbonization, this briefing offers concrete updates on policy shifts and energy deployment. It highlights the tension between economic controls and climate goals, and the real-world impact of extreme weather on energy infrastructure. A useful read for anyone following China's energy transition and carbon market developments.