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Ancient Earth moss as ‘pioneer plant’ for Mars ?
A desert moss that can stand extreme drought and cold on Earth may serve as a pioneer plant on Mars and pave the way for human colonisation, according to a new study from China. Botanists and ecologists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have identified a plant that could one day be grown as a crop… Continue reading
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China offers new solution for green low-carbon global rail transport
Under China’s current policies all outdated internal combustion railway locomotives will be phased out starting in 2027 with a complete withdrawal by 2035. Nearly 10,000 old diesel engines with be replaced by new energy models. The future-forward approach to railway technology was unveiled by CRRC Corporation Limited (CRRC) in Beijing on June 26, 2024 with… Continue reading
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China-built BRI mega port in Peru
The new $3.5 billion Chancay megaport in Peru, built by China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is set to boost trade between South America and China, changing regional economic dynamics and raising concerns in the United States. The $3.5 billion deep-water port in Chancay, Peru, mainly owned by China’s Cosco Shipping, is causing… Continue reading
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China’s semiconductor industry adapts to US sanctions and grows stronger
Green technological progress is crucial for environmental protection and economic growth in China. Over the past decades, China has made huge progress in this arena which exerts far-reaching consequences for its economic and social development. In a distinct move away from high-speed growth and economic volume, China’s leadership is intent on enhancing the quality and… Continue reading
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‘Nature-based Solutions’ with Chinese characteristics
China’s approach to “nature-based solutions” (NbS) is beginning to go global. But what is it and what opportunities might it afford developing countries? NbS is a globally used concept, but a May 2024 scientific paper argues that it may have specific meanings in China. ** In a nutshell, Chinese NbS focus on large-scale, “eco-developmental” projects… Continue reading
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Georgia and China to build major BRI port on Black Sea
On May 29, 2024 Georgian Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Levan Davitashvili announced that a Chinese-Singaporean consortium had won the tender for the construction of the Anaklia deep-sea port in Georgia on the Black Sea. The consortium includes China Communication Construction Company and China Harbor Investment, with China Road and Bridge Corporation and Qingdao Port International… Continue reading
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BRICS introduces “partner country” status as stepping stone to full membership
The BRICS group of nations has slowed down the accession of new membership in the group – it has voted to temporarily suspend new membership applications and focus on integrating the countries which have joined most recently. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced this decision in Minsk on June 25, 2024. Lavrov said that the… Continue reading
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Chinese Used Solar Panels Transforming Africa
Despite over a decade of efforts by the US to hinder China’s photovoltaic industry, China’s PV sector has emerged strong, leading the world. China stands at the forefront of the global photovoltaic (PV) industry, boasting remarkable achievements in both production and innovation. With a staggering production share of over 90% for polysilicon and 98% for… Continue reading
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New Chinese 1,000-km range EV battery
New Chinese 1,000-km range EV battery super-charges at 1 km/sec Chinese Electric Vehicle battery manufacturer CATL made headlines around the globe last August when it presented the Shenxing battery, an LFP (Lithium Ferrophosphate) pack capable of adding 400 kilometers of range in a mere 10 minutes at the charger. Not a year later, and that… Continue reading
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China restoring underwater “grasslands”
Chinese researchers dedicated to restoring underwater “grassland” Carrying an oxygen tank and wearing a diving suit, Zhang Peidong, a professor from the Ocean University of China (OUC), dived into a sea area off the city of Weihai in east China’s Shandong Province, to take samples from the seabed and bring them back for testing. “I’ve… Continue reading
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Chinese-Made EV “Charging Stations” Surge in European and American Markets
In the rapidly evolving landscape of global automotive technology, Chinese charging stations have become a cornerstone of the international charging infrastructure, mirroring the country’s burgeoning prowess in new energy vehicles (NEVs). Recently, a representative from a leading Chinese charging station company announced a significant surge in exports, with figures climbing from 30,000 units in 2021… Continue reading
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Zimbabwe to boost wildlife cooperation with China
Zimbabwe is keen to enhance cooperation with China to boost wildlife conservation and unlock the potential of its wildlife economy, a senior government official has said. John Paradza, Zimbabwe’s deputy minister of environment, climate and wildlife, said in a recent written interview with Xinhua that Zimbabwe is endowed with rich biodiversity that offers vast opportunities… Continue reading
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Malaysia and Thailand seek to join BRICS alliance
Malaysia joins Thailand as south east Asian nations seeking entry into the BRICS bloc in 2024. Over the last several years, the BRICS alliance has increased its influence in global geopolitics. It has sought to use this expanded influence and de-dollarization to reshape global finance. Moreover, it has continually sought to implement a multipolar world… Continue reading
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Chinese company powers Egypt’s clean energy future at Benban Solar Park in Aswan
Egypt is at the heart of the global solar belt, and thus it is one of the richest countries in the world for solar energy. The Benban Solar Park in Aswanhas become a paradigm of China-Egypt cooperation under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative. Egypt became a full member of the BRICS group of developing… Continue reading
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World’s first 18MW offshore wind turbine installed in China’s Guangdong
An 18-megawatt semi-direct drive offshore wind turbine was successfully installed in a coastal test base in the city of Shantou, south China’s Guangdong province Wednesday. It is the world’s largest installed offshore wind turbine, according to its developer, Dongfang Electric Corporation. The rotor diameter of the wind turbine is 260 meters, and the swept area… Continue reading
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Dam shows potential of China-Kenya BRI partnership
The Chinese-built Thwake Multipurpose Dam in Kenya is almost complete, and its commissioning later this year will pave the way for the country’s socio-economic transformation. The dam, located at the intersection of the rivers Thwake and Athi, in the south of Kenya, is constructed by China Gezhouba Group Co, is the pioneer project of China-Kenya… Continue reading
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Chinese company powers Egypt’s clean energy future at Benban Solar Park in Aswan
Egypt is at the heart of the global solar belt, and thus it is one of the richest countries in the world for solar energy. Continue reading
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China invests almost 4 times more in clean energy than in fossil fuels
The world will invest $2 trillion in clean energy this year, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). This is roughly double the amount being put towards fossil fuels, the agency said. China is putting 3.7 times more money into clean energy than it is investing in fossil fuels. The world… Continue reading
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Rising sea levels threaten global oil trade & energy security
Image: Shanghai inundation at 4C sea level rise ASIA MOST AFFECTED According to a report released in Hong Kong on May 21, 2024 by China Water Risk (CWR) instead of providing energy security, global oil supply chains are increasingly threatened by rising sea levels. The report warns that the entire oil supply chain is in for… Continue reading
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Restoring China’s vanishing oyster reefs
China has begun protecting and re-establishing its oyster reefs, one of the world’s most endangered marine habitats, but challenges remain. Naturally formed oyster reefs face a precarious existence, with around 85% of them having disappeared globally. China is no exception, and while the country has established special protected areas and rolled out restoration efforts for… Continue reading
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What’s behind China’s shift to environmental diplomacy?
CHINA’S infrastructure investments across the Global South are well documented. Less well known, however, is China’s turn to environmental diplomacy. Amid rising geopolitical tensions and hard-power politics, China is also leveraging soft power. This shift is marked by environment- and development-focused initiatives, such as the BRI Green Development Coalition in 2017 and the Global Development… Continue reading
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China hands-over third Solar Farm to Cuba under BRI
A new photovoltaic solar park donated by China under the Belt and Road Initiative was inaugurated on Friday in the municipality of Santo Domingo, in the central Cuban province of Villa Clara. “La Criolla” is the third photovoltaic park donated by the Chinese government, with the other two located in Moron of Ciego de Avila… Continue reading
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Google oligarchy ranks filled with CIA agents: ‘national security’ search engine
“The United States intelligence community funded, nurtured and incubated Google as part of a drive to dominate the world through control of information. Seed-funded by the NSA and CIA, Google was merely the first among a plethora of private sector start-ups co-opted by US intelligence to retain ‘information superiority.“ Google now almost completely dominates on-line… Continue reading
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Angola’s energy future: China-built hydropower
Cover photo: China is currently building Angola’s largest dam on the Kwanza River. Angola has a huge demand for electricity due to growing urbanization, especially in the capital city of Luanda with approximately five to six million inhabitants. Angola has an electrification rate of about 30%, which the government wants to increased to 60% by… Continue reading
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Vietnam seeks China’s expertise in power sector transformation
Proposal for joint Vietnam-China cooperation on a range of projects focusing on the development of integrated energy centres, high-voltage power transmission lines, and the production of new green fuels in Việtnam. Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has commended China’s advancements in energy modernisation, particularly its renewable energy development and expertise across all stages,… Continue reading
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China’s biodiversity fund for developing nations
Cover photo: UN Environment Program Executive Director Inger Andersen and China’s Minister for Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu Kunming Biodiversity Fund launched in Beijing. A China-initiated fund aimed at supporting biodiversity conservation in developing countries was launched in Beijing on Tuesday, which is expected to “make a significant contribution” to helping these countries conserve and… Continue reading
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Chinese scientists detect unreported carcinogenic pollutants
Chinese scientists use AI to detect unreported carcinogenic chemical pollution. Potentially carcinogenic chemicals are prevalent worldwide and going unreported, according to Chinese scientists who identified unknown “forever chemicals” in the environment with the help of machine learning. The non-biodegradable “forever chemicals” – named for their persistence in the environment – became widely used around the… Continue reading
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Large Russian solar power plant for Mali
BRICS-member Russia’s energy giant Rosatom is building solar power plant in Africa. The Mali government has announced that Russia’s state-owned Rosatom has begun construction of a large solar power plant in the country. This should be seen in the wider context of Mali’s militant rejection of the Western military presence and interference. Mali, a land-locked… Continue reading
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Xi-Putin on Environment, BRI and BRICS
Joint statement between the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation on deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era. At the invitation of President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation conducted a state visit to the People’s Republic of China from… Continue reading
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Fishing ban revives Qinghai Lake ecology
Decade long fishing ban sees significant recovery in ecology of China’s Qinghai Lake. LARGEST SALINE LAKE IN CHINA Once a bustling site yielding up to 10,000 tons of fish annually, Qinghai Lake has seen its ten-year fishery closure initiated in 2021, reflecting a decisive step taken to combat the consequences of over-fishing and to restore… Continue reading
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China updates biodiversity database
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has announced that China has released the updated version of the national species database, known as the Catalogue of Life China 2024 Annual Checklist. The list recorded a total of 155,364 species and subspecies, up 6,690 from the 2023 figure. The work on this updated China database began in 2008… Continue reading
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Climate funding strings for poor nations
Climate funding: wealthy countries attach strings for developing world. Japan, France, Germany, the United States and other wealthy nations are reaping billions of dollars in financial gains as part of developed nations’ pledge to provide $100 billion a year to poorer countries to help them reduce emissions and cope with extreme weather from climate change.… Continue reading
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China’s biodiversity pledge
Cover photo: Oriental white storks fly over the Caofeidian wetland in Tangshan, north China’s Hebei Province. /Xinhua From species to ecosystem: China’s conservation commitment for biodiversity and human well-being. Jiang Zhigang is professor in Conservation Biology at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences. His work mainly focuses on inventory, red list assessment, and conservation of… Continue reading
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China’s EV battery swaps speed charging
China is home to almost half the world’s electric vehicles, 85% of the world’s fast chargers and 65% of slow chargers, and leads the world in EV infrastructure. Now it’s innovating on battery swap stations: roll up, swap out the battery, and drive off. Rarely seen globally, they are already thousands of battery swap stations… Continue reading
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