China extends green tech lead to carbon capture and sequestration

Beijing holds three times as many patents in the area than the U.S.

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Sinopec has operated a large carbon capture and sequestration facility since 2023. (Screen capture from Sinopec website) 

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- China is increasing its competitive edge in advanced technologies to combat global warming, a Nikkei survey shows, taking the global lead in patents related to the capture and sequestration of industrial carbon dioxide emissions.

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