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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Foreign meteorological spy sites
Hundreds of foreign meteorological spy sites discovered in China. Revelations regarding the illegal collection and cross-border transmission of meteorological data shows that in the era of globalization, countries are becoming more closely connected. Many aspects, including environmental climate, as well as energy and resources, have also become important fields related to national security in many Continue reading
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China approves GM corn and soybean
China’s Food Security: Commercial use of genetically modified corn and soybeans approved. According to a report in the South China Morning Post, China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has approved genetically modified (GM) varieties of corn and soybean for commercial use after years of trials and public controversy over the technology’s safety. The shift Continue reading
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BRI: great opportunities for Angola
Angola refutes West’s allegations over so-called ‘debt issue’ as untrue and unfair. The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has generated numerous opportunities for partner countries, including Angola, as noted by João Baptista Borges, the Angolan Minister of Energy and Water, in an exclusive interview with the Global Times, during which he conveyed appreciation for Continue reading
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BRI transforms Bulkan railways
A Decade of Transformation: The Belt and Road Initiative’s Impact on Balkan Region Railways and Infrastructure. The Beijing Times looks at the newly revamped Hungary-Serbia Railway and its transformative effects on everyday life in the Balkans. Balkan Railways Reimagined with Chinese High-Speed Technology A century-old railway connecting Budapest, Hungary’s capital, and Belgrade, the capital of Continue reading
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Key takeaways from BRI white paper
China recently released a white paper titled “The Belt and Road Initiative: A Key Pillar of the Global Community of Shared Future.”The white paper, comprised of preamble, five chapters and a conclusion, presents the achievements of the BRI over the last 10 years, aiming to provide the international community with a better understanding of the Continue reading
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BRI – harmony in diversity
Great Transformations in World History. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This grand initiative, proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013, has contributed to a fairer world financial and economic order. The shift from a dollar-dominated world financial system to a multipolar trade system in local currencies Continue reading
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Russia – China BRI Relations
Decade of Global Infrastructure Ambitions, the BRI and Russian-Chinese Relations. As Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative enters its 10th year, a strong Sino-Russian geostrategic partnership has revitalized the BRI across the Global South. China is set to host its third Belt and Road Forum, a significant event in President Xi Jinping’s diplomatic agenda. This forum, Continue reading
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Syria – New Silk Road Gateway?
On September 21st, 2023 Syrian President Bashar al Assad visited Beijing on the direct invitation of President Xi Jinping and was accompanied by a large economic delegation where the discussion of Syrian re-construction and integration into the Belt and Road initiative was high on the agenda. Syria joined the China-proposed BRI on 11 July 2022, Continue reading
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Ukraine insults China on energy
Ukraine regime attempts to bully China over energy trade with Russia. Three major Chinese oil and gas conglomerates were added to a Ukrainian blacklist on Tuesday, after the government in Kiev accused them of helping Moscow’s war effort by having their subsidiaries in Russia pay taxes. Ukraine has been responsible for numerous terrorist attacks and Continue reading
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China’s solar capacity surge
China’s solar capacity and exports continue historic surge. “China’s solar sector is set to break records in the coming years. When installed capacity crosses the 500 gigawatts (GW) mark by the end of 2023, it will have taken 13 years to reach that milestone. That total, however, will be doubled to 1 terawatt (TW) in Continue reading
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Chinese geothermal standard adopted
World Geothermal Congress adopts world-first, China-based geothermal standard at Beijing meeting. The 2023 World Geothermal Congress concluded on 17 September in Beijing with the release of the Beijing Declaration, which calls for the “steady advancement of cooperation on and development of global geothermal energy”, reported Xinhua. The release of the Standard and Beijing Declaration is defining the principles and Continue reading
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China emissions intensity down 35%
China’s emission intensity falls 35% in 10 years. On September 22, the “2023 Global Carbon Neutrality Annual Progress Report,” backed by Tsinghua University’s Institute for Carbon Neutrality, School of Environment, and various experts, was unveiled at Tsinghua University. The report, exploring perspectives of goals, policies, actions, and effects, offers an analysis of the commitments to Continue reading
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China leads in science & tech
China leads in number of science & technology clusters. China has surpassed the US to host the world’s largest number of science and technology clusters, according to the 2023 edition of the Global Innovation Index, with the five top science and technology clusters in East Asia. Tokyo-Yokohama leads as the largest global S&T cluster, followed Continue reading
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