China surges in sustainability ranking fueled by rapid socio‑economic gains amid mixed environmental record

Published on June 25, 2026

The Asian superpower has climbed faster than other major economies in a global index tracking progress towards the SDGs, largely on the back of development gains that carry environmental trade-offs.Yet, it is taking significant remedial measures, offering “strong prospects for future improvement,” said global sustainable development expert Jeffrey Sachs, who led the report.

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