The People's Bank of China has widened the eligible scope of its carbon emission reduction support tool to cover energy conservation and green upgrading projects that have direct carbon emission reduction effects, including green and low-carbon energy transition activities. The tool operates on a quarterly basis and provides one-year re-lending funds for each operation, with the total annual operating volume capped at CNY 800 billion. Quarterly volumes will be set based on monetary policy needs, and re-lending support will be provided in line with policy provisions based on eligible loans extended by financial institutions and their demand for re-lending.