Non-Academic Publications

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Read the most recent publications from members of our team in online articles

Non-academic

Is China becoming a global climate leader?

Coverage of the CGEL Database, Sustainable Views 2026

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Can China's nearly 300 cross-border environmental initatives under its leadership support global climate leadership?

Coverage of the CGEL Database in Linahe Zaobao, 2026

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Interview: Dr Sun Yixian on his new database tracking Chinese climate ‘leadership’

Interview with Dr Yixian Sun in Carbon Brief

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How can the world engage with China to strengthen global environmental governance?

Sun, Y., and Harlan, T., 2025. Dialogue Earth.

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Will China lead the way?

Interview with Dr Yixian Sun in the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals, 2025

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How much has Bangladesh achieved from BRI?

Hasan, M.B., 2025. The Daily Star

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What Would It Take for China to be a Global Environmental Leader?

Hale, T., & Sun, Y. (2025). Global Policy Opinion & Analysis.

Non-academic

The world needs climate change leadership – it's time for China to step up.

Sun, Y. (2025). The Conversation.

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