THIRD PLENUM EXPLAINER In an interview published on Wednesday after the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee last month, Sun Jinlong, secretary of the Leading Party Members Group of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, elaborated on major tasks to deepen reform in ecological…
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Remote sensing helps researchers study vegetation and soil moisture
Remote sensing helps researchers study vegetation and soil moisture. Chinese researchers recently initiated remote sensing experiments for vegetation and soil moisture in Hebei province, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Aerospace Information Research Institute.“Vegetation plays a crucial role in the transfer of water between the land and the atmosphere,…
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China’s hydrogen-powered smart trams
A hydrogen-powered smart tram rolled off the production line at CRRC’s rail transit industrial base in Yibin, Sichuan province, in June 2024, Xinhua News Agency reported. The innovative tram, developed independently by China, enter ed service on Yibin’s T4 smart tram line in southwest China’s Sichuan in August this year….
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Shanghai to update all buses and taxis to new energy vehicles
Shanghai is set to overhaul its bus and taxi services, completely switching to new energy vehicles (NEVs) by the end of 2027, according to the city’s latest work plan update concerning transportation infrastructure and equipment. From 2024 to 2027, Shanghai plans to replace over 9 percent of its total public…
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China connects world’s largest sodium-ion battery to grid
The world’s largest Sodium-ion Battery energy storage system has gone into operation in Qianjiang, Hubei Province, China. The state-owned power generation enterprise Datang Group on June 30, 2024 successfully connected the 50 MW/100 MWh system to the grid, making it the world’s largest operating sodium-ion battery energy storage system. Key Features of…
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China to build EU green vehicle factory in Italy
Following Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s visit to China at the end of July 2024, the Italian government’s negotiation with China’s state-owned Dongfeng Motor Group to build a factory in Italy has entered into the final stages, according to Reuters. The investment would significantly strengthen the Italian car industry. Insiders…
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China leads global green patent race
SHIFT IN SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION LANDSCAPE China has emerged as the global front runner in green and low-carbon technology patents, marking a significant shift in the landscape of sustainable innovation. According to a July 28 2024 research report compiled by China’s top intellectual property regulator, Chinese patentees had a total of…
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Continuing rise of BRICS: China a key driver of expansion
Over the past month, BRICS has surged into the global spotlight with unprecedented vigor, heralding a transformative era for this emerging global coalition. The momentum behind BRICS is not just making headlines; it’s reshaping the contours of international geopolitics. With nations vying to join its ranks and the bold introduction…
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Can China’s smart tech help stem biodiversity loss?
Global conservation foundation, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), has an ongoing partnership with Shenzhen-headquartered Huawei, and wants more tech firms to help with wildlife monitoring efforts. In October 2023 Huawei and the IUCN signed a strategic cooperation agreement of Phase 2 of a joint effort to use technology…
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China now country with most Natural World Heritage sites
New Chinese inclusions in World Heritage List known for ‘valuable, vulnerable ecosystems’. After around seven years of preparation, China’s Badain Jaran Desert – Towers of Sand and Lakes has finally been included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Another addition to the list is the Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the coast…