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While Chinese President Xi Jinping's Belt and Road Initiative faces challenges with some projects, the country's decarbonization drive is helping it expand its influence worldwide.

Decarbonization now drives China's Belt and Road push

Brisk sales of EVs, solar panels and wind turbines are boosting Beijing's global clout

TOKYO -- The Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese President Xi Jinping's signature international infrastructure building program, may have hit snags with some projects, but China's massive green energy push is helping it gain geopolitical and economic influence.

China is a global leader in developing technology aimed at reducing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions. Chinese electric vehicles are increasing their market share in Europe and beyond, while Chinese solar panels and wind turbines are also winning customers worldwide.

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