China leads global clean industry investments

China captured nearly half of all clean industrial plants operating or under development globally after securing 45 billion dollars in recent investments. A report shows rapid growth in decarbonisation projects despite rising competition for renewable power.

FILE PHOTO: Numerous solar panels cover the surface at the Dalad Banner Photovaltic Base in Kubuqi desert with Baotou city seen in the background during organized media tour, in Ordos, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, June 12, 2026.

China secured $45 billion in clean industry investments during 2026, capturing 49% of all global industrial plants operating or under construction. The data comes from a global investment tracker published on Wednesday. It marks a record acceleration in the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors worldwide.