Examining the Drivers of Carbon Intensity: China’s Outward Foreign Direct Investment in the RCEP
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https://doi.org/10.47814/ijssrr.v9i1.3236Keywords:
China's OFDI; Carbon Intensity; RCEP; CS-ARDL; Technology Spillover; Environmental EconomicsAbstract
This study analyzes the impact of China's outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) on carbon intensity in RCEP countries (2003–2023). Grounded in environmental economics theory, it distinguishes between short-term and long-term effects using a CS-ARDL model that accounts for cross-country interdependence. Results show that while OFDI may temporarily increase carbon intensity due to economic expansion, it significantly reduces carbon intensity in the long run through technology transfer and industrial upgrading. The significant error correction term confirms gradual adjustment toward sustainable equilibrium. These findings support the pollution halo hypothesis in the RCEP context and offer evidence-based insights for promoting green investment under regional cooperation frameworks.
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