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National carbon emissions market completes first day of trading

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Drum roll please…
The world’s largest market for carbon emissions rights started active trading on Friday!

Opening ceremonies kicked off at 9:30 AM in Beijing, Wuhan - and Shanghai, where the trading happens.
Active trading lasted until 3:00 PM, with a 90-minute lunch break.

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