China: pollution king or climate leader?

Is China the world's biggest polluter or our greatest green hope?

While the West is often caught in endless policy debates, China is moving fast. By building an 'Ecological Civilization', Beijing is rewriting the global rules for going green. But behind the headlines of solar farms and electric cars, there is a complicated reality.

In his groundbreaking new book, Professor Alex Wang explores China's 'environmental authoritarianism'—a system where ambitious climate goals meet a rigid, top-down government. Can a one-party state actually solve the climate crisis faster than a democracy?

Tonight, we dive into the heart of the Green Dragon with Benjamin van Rooij, Shiming Yang, moderator Kate Mackintosh, and Alex Wang. Together, we explore the power, politics, and global impact of China's green rise.