2023
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Indonesia wants China water investment
Indonesia invites China to invest in its water infrastructure projects Antara News reported on 11 September 2023 that Indonesia has invited China to invest in water infrastructure projects in Indonesia and in the development of the new national capital (IKN) Nusantara. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the 18th World Water Congress held… Continue reading
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China’s 21st century socialism
Chinese perspectives on 21st century socialism How to Break the Vicious Cycle of Underdevelopment in the Global South A contemporary Chinese saying goes, ‘In 1949, socialism saved China. In the twenty-first century, China will save socialism’. In a 2018 speech to incoming members of the Central Committee, Chinese President Xi Jinping (习近平) recalled that, after… Continue reading
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Russia seeks BRICS alliance on climate issues
Russia to double renewable generating capacity to 12 GW by 2030 and will seek the formation of a BRICS Alliance on Climate Goals. MENAFN news agency reports that Russia has expressed its intention to form a united front with BRICS nations on global climate issues following the conclusion of the COP28 negotiations in Dubai. The BRICS… Continue reading
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BRICS nations major climate finance providers
The BRICS heavyweights – China, India, Brazil and Russia – are among the top 20 climate finance providers globally. Why China and some other ‘developing’ countries including India, Brazil, Russia, Indonesia and Mexico are already among the largest climate-finance contributors. With UN climate negotiations just finished at COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), climate finance has… Continue reading
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Include Forest Fires in Carbon Accounting
Chinese Scientists Call for Global Collaboration to Reduce Carbon Emissions by Preventing Forest Fires. As the UN COP28 Climate Change negotiations are underway in Dubai, countries are taking stock of how much carbon they are emitting into the atmosphere. On Thursday 7 Dec 2023, Chinese scientists published new research that suggests including emissions from forest… Continue reading
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China’s Arctic Policy
The Polar Silk Road and China’s Arctic Policy The territory of the BRICS nation Russia, covers around 53% of the total Arctic Ocean coastline. In the last few years the warming climate has been melting the sea-ice caps and has made parts of this patch of ocean available for shipping navigation the first time in human… Continue reading
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Venezuela, China, Russia and BRICS
Venezuela, China, Russia – BRICS and the Shifting Landscape in International Relations On August 3rd, 2023, Venezuela officially applied to join the BRICS alliance, signaling a significant shift in its international relations strategy. This move is viewed as a strategic response to U.S. sanctions, aiming to build stronger ties with nations beyond the traditional Western… Continue reading
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Harmony between humanity and nature
Promoting Harmony Between Humanity and Nature in Modernization by Advancing the Beautiful China Initiative. The following article was written by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China, and appeared in Qiushi Journal, a bi-monthly journal published by the CPC Central Committee. I. Innovations in Xi Jinping thought on ecological conservation In his speech at the… Continue reading
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Re-use of EV batteries in China
Sustainable recycling and recovery of EV batteries in China. The proper recycling and recovery of EV batteries have become even more crucial as demand for lithium (Li-ion) batteries has increased alongside the growing adoption of EV vehicles. Data shows that the global scale of Li-ion battery recycling is projected to rise from $1.5 billion in… Continue reading
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Venezuela & China partnership
In September 2023, Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro was on a state visit to the People’s Republic of China. He met with China’s President Xi Jinping, and both agreed to strengthen the relationship of their countries to the level of ‘all-weather strategic partnership’. This was the culmination of a relationship that began with president Hugo Chavez’s… Continue reading
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Colonialism and climate change
Historical responsibility for climate change is radically shifted when colonial rule is taken into account, Carbon Brief analysis reveals. The first-of-its-kind analysis offers a thought-provoking fresh perspective on questions of climate justice and historical responsibility, which lie at the heart of the global climate debate. In total, humans have collectively pumped 2,558bn tonnes of CO2 (GtCO2) into… Continue reading
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China’s Environmental Law
China’s system of environmental legislation is established based on the Environmental Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China that was enacted in 1989. Under this law, other separate laws have been enacted for controlling pollution. Some of these laws are as follows: China updated the Environmental Protection Law in 2015. This was the first… Continue reading
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China key to climate change fight
China’s green efforts ‘most important factor in global fight against climate change’ – report says. China’s progress for tackling the climate crisis has been described as “remarkable” and “possibly the single most important factor” in the world’s battle against the climate crisis. CREA, Helsinki The opinions and analysis has been published in the annual climate… Continue reading
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How China ensures food security
How is China ensuring food security for 1.4 billion people? Although pandemics, extreme weather events, and geopolitical conflicts have led to disruptions in food supply chains and rising international food prices, there is no shortage of food for the world’s population. However, hunger continues to affect millions of people. According to the latest State of Food… Continue reading
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Nigeria seeks to join BRICS soon
Nigeria’s foreign minister, Yusuf Tuggar, said that his country intends to become a member of the BRICS group of nations within the next two years. Tuggar added that the move is part of the Nigerian government’s efforts to ensure representation and influence on the global stage and that the West African nation is open to joining any… Continue reading
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Xi on building eco-civilization
“Several pairs of relations need to be well handled in promoting the construction of ecological civilization.” Ying Xue, on the China Ecological Civilization substack blog, has summarised an important article by Xi Jinping, published on the Qiushi magazine on November 16. Qiushi is run by the CPC central committee. It publishes articles demonstrating policies and guiding the direction… Continue reading
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New Thai-Chinese High Speed Rail
Over the past decade or so, China has also been working hard to promote cooperation with Southeast Asian countries, and China’s Belt and Road Initiative has become an important platform connecting various Southeast Asian countries. Through the Belt and Road Initiative, China has invested in and constructed a large number of infrastructure projects in Southeast… Continue reading
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Nigeria benefits from Chinese solar
Off-grid solar systems present a valuable alternative for Nigerians affected by frequent blackouts. Nigeria has the largest population in Africa – 224 million people, placing it sixth in the world, just behind Indonesia and Pakistan, and more than the combined populations of Germany, France and the UK. Most Nigerians living in cities experience frequent power… Continue reading
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China & US to cooperate on climate
China, U.S. release statement on enhancing cooperation to address the climate crisis. BEIJING, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) — China Special Envoy for Climate Change Xie Zhenhua and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry met in Beijing from July 16 to 19 and at Sunnylands, California from Nov. 4 to 7, and released “The… Continue reading
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China’s massive leap forward
China’s emissions could peak this year! The following article is from the US. The first paragraph would be at home in any US anti-China rant. But read on, the author shows how the “China bad guy” theme is wearing thin in the face of undeniable facts. China is the climate elephant in the room. It… Continue reading
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Plastic pollution under spotlight
About 2,000 delegates from around the world are gathering in the Kenyan capital Nairobi for fresh talks on the landmark international treaty to combat plastic pollution. In December 2018, China’s State Council launched a plan to restrict the production, sale, and use of single-use plastic bags and tableware, and to expand the application of degradable… Continue reading
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Chinese battery factory for Hungary
Recently, China’s largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer, CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited), reached an agreement with Hungary to build a battery factory worth 7.34 billion euros. This is the largest-scale investment ever obtained by the country and will become the largest battery factory in the region once completed. Why did China award such a… Continue reading
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Malaysia, China boost BRI
China and Malaysia have pledged to boost high-quality BRI cooperation between the two countries. Sources: Continue reading
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Bangladesh opens new BRI railway
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Climate loss-&-damage fund clash
A major clash between developing nations and the West evident in lead up to COP28 at end of November. Last year’s UN Climate Change summit (COP27) in Egypt marked a victory for developing nations when they secured agreement to establish a new fund to support the victims of climate disasters – an idea many developing countries… Continue reading
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China renovates Mexico City metro
A key Mexico City subway line has received a modern makeover with the help of China’s experience in providing mass transit solutions. The Metro Line 1 officially restarted operation last week. Refurbishment work has helped modernize the line, which had been in operation for half a century. The Mexico City Metro Line 1, refurbished by… Continue reading
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Nature’s soil seedbanks
A research team of Chinese scientists is investigating the potential for natural soil seedbanks to help plant communities to resist the detrimental impact of environmental disturbance, including climate change. Unlike most other biological groups, plant species can possess dormant life-history stages such as the soil seed bank, which may help plants adapt to environmental changes.… Continue reading
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Nigeria’s BRI Mega-Projects
Railways and Mega-Projects: Realizing Nigeria’s Prosperity Dream. In this article commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Belt & Road Initiative, Nigeria’s ambitious mega-infrastructure dreams take center stage. Nigeria’s Rail Renaissance: A Century in the Making Nigeria’s railway heritage stretches back over a century. However, after decades of underinvestment and mismanagement, the once-vibrant system crumbled, making travel… Continue reading
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China’s Decarbonisation
Six reasons to stay confident about China’s decarbonisation. Hongqiao Liu looks at the indicators that China remains on course in its decarbonisation endeavours: Three years back, President Xi Jinping of China unveiled its commitment to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and attain carbon neutrality by 2060. This commitment has expedited China’s decarbonisation efforts as part… Continue reading
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BRI boosting world science
China’s BRI is boosting science, says journal Nature. THE WEST MUST ENGAGE, NOT WITHDRAW The following is an excerpt from the editorial on 24 October 2023 in the world’s leading science journal, Nature. In science, the BRI is coming into its own. In 2019, Nature travelled to a large construction site where a new university was being built.… Continue reading
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Spreading science to Global South
Article by Alex Lo, from the South China Morning Post. Belt and Road Initiative is spreading science and technology across Global South. The 10th anniversary of the massive global infrastructure program recalls how it is working closely with developing countries to acquire much-needed technical know-how for growth and development.SCMP According to the standard Western narrative,… Continue reading
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BRI Debt Sustainability Framework
China’s Finance Ministry has released an updated Belt and Road Debt Sustainability Analysis Framework. The aim of the Framework is to enhance debt management and sustainable financing for countries participating in the Belt and Road initiative. It is a tool formulated on the basis of good international practices and realities of the countries along the… Continue reading
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No China debt trap in Africa – IMF
BRI & Africa – No China ‘debt trap’ in Africa says the IMF.Video link: vibby.com/v/XJZNWnu_Tye In a recent report the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicated that while economic ties between sub-Saharan Africa and China have grown significantly in the last two decades, China’s share in the region’s overall sovereign debt remains relatively small at approximately… Continue reading
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BRI and the original Silk Road
Will BRI change the world as much as the old Silk Road did? THE ORIGINAL SILK ROAD quietly crept into existence over many years, but ended up transforming much of the world. China’s new Silk Road is already doing the same. A total of 151 countries were represented at the Belt and Road Initiative gathering… Continue reading
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Russia’s renewable energy potential
Key BRICS country Russia has the resources to become a world leader in alternative energy. Russia is vast country that possesses huge renewable resource potential, including hydropower, solar and wind, green hydrogen and huge swathes of forest and arable land for bioenergy. It has the level of technological development required to foster an energy transition… Continue reading
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