Kate Logan

New from me: China made a dramatic change to its carbon emissions numbers in the 15th five-year plan, erasing half of the previously reported emissions growth from 2020 to 2025. In absolute terms, the change is equal to the total emissions of Germany or South Korea.

The Beijing Auto Show is the world’s biggest auto show — and, in recent years, its most important. It’s where BYD, Xiaomi, and other Chinese automakers show off their new models and technologies to a huge audience of domestic car buyers and global influencers. On a new episode of Shift Key, I’m joined by @jerometenk and @Kate_K_Logan, who attended the show in person a few weeks ago, right before the Trump-Xi summit. We discuss what they saw: the explosion of the Chinese luxury SUV segment, the sheer number and diversity of domestic automakers, and whether BYD and CATL’s new innovations — including flash charging, sub-zero charging, and battery swapping — are close to solving the EV charging problem for good. We also chat about what they didn’t see (autonomous vehicles) and about how US policymakers should think about the Chinese EV industry. You can listen at @heatmap_news: heatmap.news/podcast/shift-… Or wherever you get your podcasts: shows.acast.com/65bac3af03341c…

The Middle East conflict has exposed vulnerabilities in Asia’s energy security. As demand rises across South & Southeast Asia, what lessons can policymakers draw from recent shocks? Join us on June 4 with Atul Arya, @Kate_K_Logan, Sam Reynolds & @faamer asiasociety.org/policy-institu…

Should the U.S. let Chinese firms build batteries and EVs here? @ryanl_hass speaks with experts @dunne_insights, @east_winds, and @Kate_K_Logan to discuss how U.S. policy on Chinese investment in clean energy operates in practice. Check out our latest conversation as part of our project on Chinese investment & U.S. clean energy ⬇️brookings.edu/articles/what-…

🇨🇳 🎥 WEBINAR | Recording | Implications of China’s 15th five-year plan for climate & energy transition 🔍️ In case you missed it: Join experts as they take a closer look⤵️ energyandcleanair.org/aspi-crea-webi… w/@BelindaSchaepe; @LauriMyllyvirta; @Kate_K_Logan & @AsiaSociety

“When and how China shifts to absolute carbon caps will be an important area for international engagement.” @Kate_K_Logan discusses China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and why moving from intensity targets to absolute emissions caps is a key next step for #China’s climate policy 🇨🇳🌏

In the latest webinar from @AsiaPolicy and @CREACleanAir, @Kate_K_Logan and @laurimyllyvirta joined Qi Qin and @BelindaSchaepe to unpack China’s new targets, the coal pipeline challenge, and what to expect in the years ahead.🌏⚡️youtu.be/IPbcXj88u8Q?si…

We are thrilled to issue the call for applications (global.upenn.edu/future-of-us-c…) for our fourth fellowship cohort, made possible by generous support from @CarnegieCorp and @HLuceFdn. Applications are due March 17.

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Canada and the EU are rethinking their approaches to Chinese #cleantech. Meanwhile, some US firms are still seeking it out, despite myriad barriers. My takeaway in @TheHillOpinion: for the US, full decoupling from China’s advanced tech is neither practical nor competitive.

NEW: I tracked all the Chinese lithium battery factories announced or built in the past decade 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 China's borders. The truth is, companies like CATL and BYD are so technologically advanced that there's little international competition. As batteries receive global spotlight for their roles in EVs and renewable energy storage, European and Asian countries are welcoming these factories with open arms. Last June, @EmmanuelMacron was in a Chinese battery factory in France praising the investment. This week he doubled down in Davos and said China is welcome to invest in Europe if it can “contribute to our growth, to transfer some technologies, and not just to export towards Europe.” With help from @Armd_meyer at the @rhodium_group, I mapped 68 factories in the world that are either set up by a Chinese company, by a joint venture with Chinese stakes, or by licensing the crucial manufacturing technologies from a Chinese battery maker. I also looked at what the batteries' end uses are, how big the production capacity will be, and whether they are up-and-running. I'm really proud of the visualizations we have in the end, showing both the big picture of battery manufacturing activities globally but also the regional nuances. Aside from the impact of these batteries, the trend also poses some difficult questions: if "Made in China" still means cheap gadgets put together in a Shenzhen factory, what should we call the cutting-edge battery manufacturing facilities that Chinese companies are building across the world? And how would people react to the Chinese factories popping up in their neighborhood?

The Board of Trustees of Asia Society announced today that the Honorable Kevin Rudd (@MrKRudd), Australia’s Ambassador to the United States, will return to lead the Asia Society from its global headquarters in New York on March 31, 2026.

On our latest episode of #AsiaInsideOut, @rorrydaniels sits down with @tsterndc, former chief U.S. negotiator for the Paris Climate Agreement, to discuss the progress made toward the #ParisAgreement ten years in 🌍, the impact of the U.S.' withdrawal 🇺🇸, COP30 🇧🇷, and more 🌱

The Paris Agreement turns 10 today, and Asia’s next decade will be decisive.🌏 See what our experts @LiShuo_GP, @Kate_K_Logan, @faamer, @Taylahbland, Nishtha Singh & @BettyWangYR say about the region’s progress, remaining gaps, and future priorities. asiasociety.org/policy-institu…

What are the core dilemmas shaping China’s trajectory in 2026? Our new @AsiaPolicy report shows a China that is dynamic yet constrained—balancing control with vitality, security with development, ambition with caution, and resilience with fragility What Will Xi Jinping's Priorities Be in 2026? —Myself & Lobsang Tsering How Will the Next Generation of Chinese Leaders Reconcile Effective Governance and Party Loyalty? — @guoguang_wu Can China Reconcile Private-Sector Vitality with State-Led Innovation? — @wstv_lizzi Can Beijing Truly Pivot Toward a Consumption-Led Economy? — @choyleva Can the United States and China Find a New Equilibrium on Trade and Technology? —Brendan Kelly & @MichaelHirson How Does Beijing Read U.S. Power—and How Will It Shape China's Foreign Policy Posture? — @sungminchohi & @PhLeCorre Will Beijing Recalibrate Its Approach to Taiwan? — @LyleJMorris Can Beijing Contain Public Frustration over High Inequality, Youth Unemployment, and Economic Strain? — @barclaybram Can Beijing Preserve Growth and Stability amid Rapid Demographic Change? — @DrEmmaZang Can China Sustain Its Rise as a Global Pharmaceutical Innovator? — @patbeyrer & Chang Liu Will China Assume Greater Climate Leadership in Light of U.S. Retreat? — @LiShuo_GP Can China Turn Its Clean Energy Dominance into Green Soft Power? — @Kate_K_Logan

Can China turn its #cleanenergy dominance into green #softpower? In a new compilation from @AsiaPolicy, I attempt to parse how China’s cleantech sectors plan to sustain rapid growth while balancing strategic control and navigating geopolitical pressures in 2026.

Last week, the ASPI climate team was on the ground at #COP30, engaging with partners across Asia to drive #climateambition. Some highlights include: • @LiShuo_GP at the China Pavilion • @Kate_K_Logan on a panel with @CtrGlobSust & @forourclimate • Nishtha Singh with Shri Bhupender Yadav, Minister of @moefcc

Ahead of the #COP30 meetings in #Belem, @Kate_K_Logan joined @BBCWorld to discuss whether or not we can expect China to step up as a credible leader of climate action 🇨🇳🇧🇷

Ahead of #COP30, #China’s new climate targets add momentum but still fall short of Paris goals. Emissions are leveling off, yet coal use grows even as clean energy exports cut global emissions by 1%. Watch @AsiaPolicy & @CREACleanAir’s webinar 🌏🇨🇳asiasociety.org/video/chinas-e…

On Monday, @SAIS_ACF held "Bargaining with Beijing: The Politics of Chinese Investment in America," moderated by @sdonnan with panelists @jerometenk, @Kate_K_Logan, and @tedfertik. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=I8iGyv…