TOKYO — China leads the world in the number of research papers published on technologies related to the global pivot away from greenhouse gases, and is catching up to the U.S. in terms of the quality and impact, a Nikkei survey shows. China was wold leader in 16 of 18…
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An open letter to Australian Government’s ABC News network*
Is the Australian Broadcasting Commissions controlled by some invisible force to promote the idea that China is all bad and to completely refuse any open dialogue? “It seems apparent to me that the ABC, like every other Australian mainstream media outlet is controlled by some invisible force to promote the…
Explore one of China’s largest intelligent tomato greenhouses
Red, plump and juicy – Hongfu tomatoes have been selling well at supermarket chains across China, from Carrefour in Beijing to Metro in Shanghai. Their quality and flavor profile have made them a hit among shoppers, but what is their real success story? CGTN explores Beijing Hongfu Agriculture, one of…
Could seawater rice determine the future of food security?
Only 14% of China’s vast territory is arable land. China is home to 100 million hectares of wasteland – that’s an area the size of Egypt – where crops cannot grow due to high soil salinity or alkalinity. For decades, the Chinese government and scientists have made great efforts to…
China’s NEV ownership accounts for half of global total
China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) ownership reached 5.8 million units by late May, accounting for about half of the global total, an industry forum said. The country’s NEV sales reached 950,000 units in the first five months of 2021, 2.2 times that of the same period last year, according to…
China’s socialist market economy and rational macro controls
Much has been written about China’s socialist market economy since October 1992, when the concept was formally endorsed. Many have debated its true nature. Is it really a socialist or a market economy? Is it an unwieldy synthesis of both, or has it through time matured into a manageable system…
Green algae bloom hits coastal waters off Shandong province
CGTN reported on 16-June-2021 that an algal bloom (Enteromorpha algae) has invaded the waters of Qingdao City, on coast of China’s Shandong Province. The explosive growth of wild green algae in the foreshores can lead to green tides, which can destroy the ecological balance of water, affect the coastal landscape…
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Climate issues are rising in importance for Russia
Russia has been slow to move on climate action – but that is about to change, with the government set to deliver a host of measures on climate change action, with a detailed plan to be published by October 2021. After seven years of sanctions and accusations of malign activities…
Western cultural imperialism poisoning Hong Kong
China Daily Interview with Laura Ruggeri — 23 April 2021 Electoral reform: 1.The National People’s Congress’ decision on Hong Kong’s electoral reform was made to ensure the principle of “patriots administering the city” will be implemented. How do you see the necessity of the changes to the city’s existing electoral…
Carbon emissions manager, a new profession that helps enterprises consolidate green development
A slew of reform measures have been rolled out by China since the country proposed to peak carbon emission and achieve carbon neutrality. A national carbon emission trading system is scheduled to be launched this year, under which enterprises would be allocated with carbon emission quota by relevant government departments…