A large share of China's carbon emissions is linked to consumption that takes place in its most developed provinces and overseas. A study highlights the implications of considering those emissions in the country's climate policy.
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Karplus, V. Carbon emissions in China's trade. Nature Clim Change 3, 703–704 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate1967
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