China and Africa agree to expedite green cooperation
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China and Africa agree to expedite green cooperation

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Officials from China and Africa gathered in Shanghai last week to launch a new initiative aimed at accelerating green development and combating climate change. The Shanghai Action Initiative on Sustainable Energy Transition and Green Investment and Financing was unveiled during a roundtable forum held ahead of this week's 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. The roundtable forum, hosted by the China-Africa Environmental Cooperation Center, Tongji University and the World Resources Institute, brought together government officials, experts and representatives from China and Africa to discuss collaborative strategies in areas such as energy structure optimization, low-carbon technologies, green finance and green skills. He highlighted the importance of transitioning from fossil fuels to green energy for both climate action and human survival and praised the collaboration between Gabon and China on clean energy initiatives.

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Chinese NGO promotes environmental governance in EV sector
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Chinese NGO promotes environmental governance in EV sector

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The 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change recently concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, bringing together representatives from companies, governments and non-governmental organizations to explore practical solutions to address climate issues. Invited by the China Environmental Protection Foundation, Tan Liya, director of GreenAnhui Environmental Protection Center, joined four other Chinese peers at the China …

COP29: UK and China can set a powerful example for global climate cooperation
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COP29: UK and China can set a powerful example for global climate cooperation

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chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-24 21:11 A view during a closing plenary meeting at the COP29 United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov 24, 2024. Amidst rising political tensions, strong bilateral cooperation between the UK and China can provide the international leadership needed to accelerate progress on climate change this decade. Following this meeting, and to support both multilateral …

Global cooperation key to climate success
1 month ago

Global cooperation key to climate success

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International Renewable Energy Agency chief: More efforts needed to address environmental issues, reach carbon goals Accelerated global action is urgently needed to reach climate goals and cooperation is essential to advance collective efforts, as the world is currently off track in achieving the goal of tripling the installed capacity of renewable energy by 2030, set at the 2023 COP28 climate …

Saudi official commends Beijing's green efforts
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Saudi official commends Beijing's green efforts

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By NDUMISO MLILO in Johannesburg | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-21 10:22 China has done "exceptionally well" in tackling land degradation, drought and desertification, and its sharing of knowledge and experience will promote global efforts in fighting land degradation, says a senior Saudi Arabian official. Osama Ibrahim Faqeeha, deputy minister of environment of Saudi Arabia, said his country will host …

China defends climate fund role
1 month ago

China defends climate fund role

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A night view shows the venue of the United Nations climate change conference, known as COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov 11, 2024. Rather, it is the obligation of developed countries to support developing economies in this matter, said China's Climate Envoy Liu Zhenmin. He also underscored China's consistent solidarity with other developing nations to ensure that developed countries come up …

China defends climate fund role
1 month ago

China defends climate fund role

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A night view shows the venue of the United Nations climate change conference, known as COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov 11, 2024. Rather, it is the obligation of developed countries to support developing economies in this matter, said China's Climate Envoy Liu Zhenmin. He also underscored China's consistent solidarity with other developing nations to ensure that developed countries come up …

A lot riding on COP29 in spite of practical gap
1 month, 1 week ago

A lot riding on COP29 in spite of practical gap

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A night view shows the venue of the United Nations climate change conference, known as COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov 11, 2024. Editor's Note: The following are excerpts of speeches and interviews by Liu Zhenmin, China's special envoy for climate change, before and during the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on …

Wealthy nations urged to lead climate action
1 month, 1 week ago

Wealthy nations urged to lead climate action

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Emphasizing the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities as the foundation of global climate governance, Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang has called on developed nations to take the lead in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing climate finance support for developing economies. Addressing the World Leaders Climate Action Summit on Tuesday during the ongoing COP29 climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, he …

Wealthy nations urged to lead climate action
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Wealthy nations urged to lead climate action

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Emphasizing the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities as the foundation of global climate governance, Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang has called on developed nations to take the lead in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing climate finance support for developing economies. Addressing the World Leaders Climate Action Summit on Tuesday during the ongoing COP29 climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, he …

China hopes for positive results at upcoming COP29
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

China hopes for positive results at upcoming COP29

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With a series of proactive efforts to enhance global climate multilateralism, China has laid a good foundation for achieving positive outcomes at next week's COP29. China has maintained close communication and collaboration with Azerbaijan, the UN, the UNFCCC secretariat and a wide range of developing and developed countries to advance global climate governance, Xia said. In the face of a …

China hopes for positive results at upcoming COP29
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

China hopes for positive results at upcoming COP29

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With a series of proactive efforts to enhance global climate multilateralism, China has laid a good foundation for achieving positive outcomes at next week's COP29. China has maintained close communication and collaboration with Azerbaijan, the UN, the UNFCCC secretariat and a wide range of developing and developed countries to advance global climate governance, Xia said. In the face of a …

China hopes for positive results at upcoming COP29
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

China hopes for positive results at upcoming COP29

China Daily  

With a series of proactive efforts to enhance global climate multilateralism, China has laid a good foundation for achieving positive outcomes at next week's COP29. China has maintained close communication and collaboration with Azerbaijan, the UN, the UNFCCC secretariat and a wide range of developing and developed countries to advance global climate governance, Xia said. In the face of a …

Global leaders shape low-carbon future at Guangdong summit
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Global leaders shape low-carbon future at Guangdong summit

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Photovoltaic panels cover the arid land, with wind generation nearby in Northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region, on Oct 28, 2024. The 2024 Asia-Pacific Carbon Summit and the World Low Carbon Cities Forum, which took place in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Guangdong province, on Wednesday, attracted and gathered the wisdom of global low-carbon development and urban green …

Global leaders shape low-carbon future at Guangdong summit
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Global leaders shape low-carbon future at Guangdong summit

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Photovoltaic panels cover the arid land, with wind generation nearby in Northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region, on Oct 28, 2024. The 2024 Asia-Pacific Carbon Summit and the World Low Carbon Cities Forum, which took place in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Guangdong province, on Wednesday, attracted and gathered the wisdom of global low-carbon development and urban green …

New climate financing goal expected
1 month, 3 weeks ago

New climate financing goal expected

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China will collaborate with other Global South countries at an upcoming conference to push for a new, ambitious climate financing goal from developed nations that can adequately support climate actions in developing countries. Xia especially underscored the pivotal importance of a specific climate financing target from developed countries for developing nations to achieve a successful COP29. A key task for …

Danfoss Eyes Strategic Partnerships and Green Solutions at CIIE
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Danfoss Eyes Strategic Partnerships and Green Solutions at CIIE

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Danish energy efficiency solutions company Danfoss is preparing to showcase its innovative products and announce new strategic partnerships at the China International Import Expo (CIIE). The company is optimistic about the opportunities the expo presents and plans to bring a broad range of solutions to CIIE, covering sectors such as data centers, water and wastewater treatment.

Danfoss Eyes Strategic Partnerships and Green Solutions at CIIE
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Danfoss Eyes Strategic Partnerships and Green Solutions at CIIE

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Danish energy efficiency solutions company Danfoss is preparing to showcase its innovative products and announce new strategic partnerships at the China International Import Expo (CIIE). The company is optimistic about the opportunities the expo presents and plans to bring a broad range of solutions to CIIE, covering sectors such as data centers, water and wastewater treatment.

Green Energy Partnerships Forge a Sustainable Future for China, Europe and Africa
2 months ago

Green Energy Partnerships Forge a Sustainable Future for China, Europe and Africa

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The 2nd China-Europe-Africa Green Energy Development Forum aims to deepen partnerships between China, Europe and Africa and build a green energy development community among them to face climate-induced challenges. The forum discussed ways to boost green energy transition and mitigate the risks of climate change.

Sustainability event series unveiled in Shanghai
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Sustainability event series unveiled in Shanghai

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Peng Feng, member of the Shanghai Climate Week Executive Committee, and the consul generals of Norway, Finland and Denmark in Shanghai attend the Nordics for Climate Action Kick-Off Meeting with Shanghai Climate Week. Nordics for Climate Action, in collaboration with Shanghai Climate Week, announced an upcoming series of sustainability events aimed at fostering public engagement in climate innovation at a …

Sustainability event series unveiled in Shanghai
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Sustainability event series unveiled in Shanghai

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Peng Feng, member of the Shanghai Climate Week Executive Committee, and the consul generals of Norway, Finland and Denmark in Shanghai attend the Nordics for Climate Action Kick-Off Meeting with Shanghai Climate Week. Nordics for Climate Action, in collaboration with Shanghai Climate Week, announced an upcoming series of sustainability events aimed at fostering public engagement in climate innovation at a …

Nation to help Africa advance green transition
3 months ago

Nation to help Africa advance green transition

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A view of the Redstone Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Project near Postmasburg in Northern Cape Province of South Africa on August 20. "China is ready to launch 30 clean energy projects in Africa, put in place meteorological early warning systems, and carry out cooperation in disaster prevention, mitigation and relief as well as biodiversity conservation," Xi said when addressing the …

Nation to help Africa advance green transition
3 months ago

Nation to help Africa advance green transition

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A view of the Redstone Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Project near Postmasburg in Northern Cape Province of South Africa on August 20. "China is ready to launch 30 clean energy projects in Africa, put in place meteorological early warning systems, and carry out cooperation in disaster prevention, mitigation and relief as well as biodiversity conservation," Xi said when addressing the …

Nation to help Africa advance green transition
3 months ago

Nation to help Africa advance green transition

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A view of the Redstone Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Project near Postmasburg in Northern Cape Province of South Africa on August 20. "China is ready to launch 30 clean energy projects in Africa, put in place meteorological early warning systems, and carry out cooperation in disaster prevention, mitigation and relief as well as biodiversity conservation," Xi said when addressing the …

China, Europe discuss low-carbon, green future
3 months, 1 week ago

China, Europe discuss low-carbon, green future

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The 2024 Taiyuan Energy Low Carbon Development Forum hosted the Europe-China Workshop on Clean Energy Transition from Sept 10 to 11 in Taiyuan, North China's Shanxi province. Experts and representatives from various fields gathered to focus on Sino-German regional energy transitions, explore China-Europe cooperation in new energy policies and technologies, and envision a low-carbon, green future. Since its inception in …

China's big role in global green transition
3 months, 1 week ago

China's big role in global green transition

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Wind turbine blades at a port in Yantai, Shandong province, in August. China's green energy development has become a driving force for the global energy transition, significantly alleviating global inflation pressures while addressing climate change, the white paper issued by the State Council Information Office showed. China, the world leader in renewable energy generation capacity, has been responsible for over …

China's big role in global green transition
3 months, 1 week ago

China's big role in global green transition

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Wind turbine blades at a port in Yantai, Shandong province, in August. China's green energy development has become a driving force for the global energy transition, significantly alleviating global inflation pressures while addressing climate change, the white paper issued by the State Council Information Office showed. China, the world leader in renewable energy generation capacity, has been responsible for over …

China and US push forward climate actions
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China and US push forward climate actions

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China and the United States will make joint efforts to ensure a successful United Nations climate change conference in November, a key task of which will be to set a new financial target for supporting developing countries in their climate actions. While reaffirming their intention to jointly host a summit on methane and other non-carbon dioxide greenhouse gases at the …

Green collaboration promises brighter future
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Green collaboration promises brighter future

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In his keynote speech on Thursday advocating for China and Africa to advance modernization, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated: "We should jointly advance modernization that is eco-friendly. In recent years, China and African countries have intensified cooperation in green development, and are striving to include green development in cooperation mechanisms in various fields, while promoting the high-quality development of the …

China, Africa advance modernization in new era
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China, Africa advance modernization in new era

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Editor's note: President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that the joint pursuit of modernization by China and Africa will set off a wave of modernization in the Global South and open a new chapter for building a community with a shared future for humanity. The demand for green development in Africa is significant, as the continent faces notable climate adaptation …

China, Africa advance modernization in new era
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China, Africa advance modernization in new era

China Daily  

Editor's note: President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that the joint pursuit of modernization by China and Africa will set off a wave of modernization in the Global South and open a new chapter for building a community with a shared future for humanity. The demand for green development in Africa is significant, as the continent faces notable climate adaptation …

The road ahead: Building a community with a shared future through China-Africa cooperation
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The road ahead: Building a community with a shared future through China-Africa cooperation

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Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang attends a high-level meeting on high-quality Belt and Road cooperation held on the sidelines of the 2024 FOCAC Summit in Beijing on Thursday. The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation marks a pivotal moment in the relationship between China and Africa, signifying a new chapter focused on high-quality cooperation and mutual benefit. The synergy between …

China, Africa advance modernization in new era
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China, Africa advance modernization in new era

China Daily  

Editor's note: President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that the joint pursuit of modernization by China and Africa will set off a wave of modernization in the Global South and open a new chapter for building a community with a shared future for humanity. The demand for green development in Africa is significant, as the continent faces notable climate adaptation …

Green collaboration promises brighter future
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Green collaboration promises brighter future

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MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY In his keynote speech on Thursday advocating for China and Africa to advance modernization, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated: "We should jointly advance modernization that is ecofriendly. In recent years, China and African countries have intensified cooperation in green development, and are striving to include green development in cooperation mechanisms in various fields, while promoting the high-quality …

The road ahead: Building a community with a shared future through China-Africa cooperation
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The road ahead: Building a community with a shared future through China-Africa cooperation

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Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang attends a high-level meeting on high-quality Belt and Road cooperation held on the sidelines of the 2024 FOCAC Summit in Beijing on Thursday. The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation marks a pivotal moment in the relationship between China and Africa, signifying a new chapter focused on high-quality cooperation and mutual benefit. The synergy between …

Green collaboration promises brighter future
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Green collaboration promises brighter future

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY In his keynote speech on Thursday advocating for China and Africa to advance modernization, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated: "We should jointly advance modernization that is ecofriendly. In recent years, China and African countries have intensified cooperation in green development, and are striving to include green development in cooperation mechanisms in various fields, while promoting the high-quality …

Light up Africa with green energy
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Light up Africa with green energy

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SHI YU/CHINA DAILY By ensuring coordination and alignment among various cooperation mechanisms to guarantee effective implementation, China can lead in promoting just energy transition and green development A just energy transition has become a hot topic in the context of the global green and low-carbon transition, and the world's major economies are accelerating the global transition process through a variety …

Stronger ties could aid Africa's green transition
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Stronger ties could aid Africa's green transition

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A photovoltaic power station built by a Chinese company generates clean, stable energy for residents of a village in Gambella National Regional State, Ethiopia. Experts are advocating for a stronger partnership between China and Africa to promote sustainable development on the continent, emphasizing China's potential to help Africa transition to a low-carbon economy through its expertise in green technologies. Arkebe …

Experts call for stronger China-Africa partnership to promote green development
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Experts call for stronger China-Africa partnership to promote green development

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Photo taken on Aug 28 shows workers arrange the theme flowerbeds at the Dongdan intersection of Chang'an Avenue in Beijing to welcome the opening of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, which will be held in the capital from September 4 to 6. Experts are advocating for a stronger partnership between China and Africa to promote sustainable …

Chinese vice-premier urges coordinated efforts in pursuing green, low-carbon development
4 months, 1 week ago

Chinese vice-premier urges coordinated efforts in pursuing green, low-carbon development

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A drone photo shows wetlands in Sanjiangyuan area, Northwest China's Qinghai province, July 23, 2024. FUZHOU - Chinese Vice-Premier Liu Guozhong has called for coordinated efforts in promoting green and low-carbon development, further strengthening ecological and environmental protection, and making steady progress toward the country's dual carbon goals. Liu, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party …

Plugged in to promising potential
4 months, 1 week ago

Plugged in to promising potential

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WANG XIAOYING/CHINA DAILY Small-scale renewable energy projects have increasingly become a solution to alleviate Africa's energy access challenge Africa has a vast wealth of resources for its sustainable development. The export of Chinese photovoltaic modules and wind power equipment exemplifies a robust strategy to disseminate sustainable technology and supports African countries in increasing their utilization of renewable energy sources. According …

Plugged in to promising potential
4 months, 1 week ago

Plugged in to promising potential

China Daily  

WANG XIAOYING/CHINA DAILY Small-scale renewable energy projects have increasingly become a solution to alleviate Africa's energy access challenge Africa has a vast wealth of resources for its sustainable development. The export of Chinese photovoltaic modules and wind power equipment exemplifies a robust strategy to disseminate sustainable technology and supports African countries in increasing their utilization of renewable energy sources. According …

Developed countries should intensify climate actions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Developed countries should intensify climate actions

China Daily  

An employee undertakes turbine blade installation at a wind farm in Ruichang, Jiangxi province, last week. Hence, developed countries should continue to provide the developing nations with more economic and technological support to mitigate and adapt to climate change. In 2009, developed countries committed to jointly mobilize $100 billion a year in climate finance by 2020 to boost climate actions …

Developed countries should intensify climate actions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Developed countries should intensify climate actions

China Daily  

An employee undertakes turbine blade installation at a wind farm in Ruichang, Jiangxi province, last week. Hence, developed countries should continue to provide the developing nations with more economic and technological support to mitigate and adapt to climate change. In 2009, developed countries committed to jointly mobilize $100 billion a year in climate finance by 2020 to boost climate actions …

China at forefront of fight against climate change
5 months, 4 weeks ago

China at forefront of fight against climate change

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A participant takes a picture in front of a Formula E race car made of e-waste materials, which is on show at the 2024 Summer Davos in Dalian, Liaoning province. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY In the next five years, China's economic development will no longer lead to growth in carbon emissions and instead make a significant contribution to the global efforts …

China-EU partnership crucial for green transition: China Daily editorial
6 months, 1 week ago

China-EU partnership crucial for green transition: China Daily editorial

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Aerial photo taken on Aug 19, 2020 shows wind turbines in Jiucaiping scenic spot in Southwest China's Guizhou province. With their climate competition having come to the fore in the form of higher tariffs of up to 38.1 percent that the European Commission has said will be slapped on Chinese electric vehicle imports starting next month, it is timely that …

A nation supporting renewables, green transition should be commended
6 months, 1 week ago

A nation supporting renewables, green transition should be commended

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People visit the 21st Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition held in Guangzhou of Guangdong province, Nov 19, 2023. Without China's development in the renewable energy sector, the global progress on climate change would be much slower and more costly. China's new energy vehicle sales rose 33.5 percent year-on-year in April 2024, far outpacing the overall increase in vehicle sales, and the …

Sino-US cooperation on global warming crucial amid 'cool' ties
7 months, 1 week ago

Sino-US cooperation on global warming crucial amid 'cool' ties

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Chinese and US flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing. In particular, the two countries worked with France to finalize the landmark Paris Agreement in 2015, setting an apt example of major country cooperation in promoting global climate governance. Various major events mark the period since Biden entered the White House in January 2021, during which …

Cooperation can address global green challenges
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Cooperation can address global green challenges

China Daily  

There is significant potential for Sino-French environmental and climate cooperation, and such cooperation can generate synergy that leads to more effective and innovative solutions to global environmental challenges, according to a senior French executive. "The strategic cooperation agreement represents a significant step in leveraging Veolia's global expertise and the Chinese government's commitment to sustainable and green initiatives," he said. Based …

Greening Africa
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Greening Africa

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WANG XIAOYING/CHINA DAILY China's green cooperation with the continent will help address climate change and contribute to the construction of a high-quality community with a shared future With the highest concentration of developing countries, Africa is the continent that is most visibly affected by climate change, although African countries account for only about 4 percent of total global carbon emissions, …

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