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Did Chinese Public Transport Firms Miss the Bus on New Energy?

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VOICES & OPINION

Privately operated bus companies are struggling under a mountain of debt. It didn’t have to be this way.

What’s Missing From China’s Metro Buildup?

A focus on new construction distracts metro companies from the vital work of improving the passenger experience.

What’s So Scary About the 15-Minute City?

China’s early experiments show the concept makes movement easier — and control harder.

The Key to Reviving Urban Rivers? Recreation, Not Regulation

Long neglected, Beijing’s Liangma River has made a comeback over the past year, thanks in no small part to an uncharacteristically lax approach to urban management.

As NEV Sales Boom, China’s Charging Industry Hits a Wall

The country has put millions of electric vehicles on the road in recent years. So why are charging stations struggling to stay in business?

China Is Making Its Cities ‘Smarter.’ Can it Make Them Wiser?

Since 2012, China has embraced the concept of “smart cities” in a bid to improve governance and urban officials’ decision-making, but more tech isn't always the answer.

De-Platformed: China Rethinks Its Subway Addiction

Properly deployed, subways could greatly improve the quality of life in China’s cities and help the country meet its ambitious climate goals. So why are officials pumping the brakes?