China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are strengthening policy coordination in digital finance as regional regulators expand the ASEAN–China dialogue on fintech standards. This cooperation reflects growing consensus on the need for secure, interoperable, and transparent digital ecosystems to sustain
China’s battery manufacturers and European automakers are deepening cooperation even as regulatory barriers tighten across the continent. The expansion of joint ventures and supply agreements underscores the interdependence of both regions in achieving electrification targets. Despite stricter European Union policies on foreign investment
China is preparing a comprehensive renewal of its electric vehicle subsidy program for 2026, signaling continued state commitment to clean mobility and industrial leadership. The policy revision focuses on promoting next-generation battery technologies, rural electrification, and digital verification of subsidies through blockchain infrastructure.
China’s financial regulators are accelerating the shift toward sustainable investment by linking green finance reforms with tokenized ESG instruments. The convergence of blockchain verification, environmental data reporting, and digital asset infrastructure is transforming how environmental, social, and governance performance is tracked and financed.
