China is at the technological forefront of electricity development and has provided the world with experience and practices in electricity innovation, according to a report issued on the sidelines of a high-level conference recently held in Beijing. At a sub-forum of the second high-level conference of the Forum on Global…
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Shenzhen: A protection hub for mangroves and migratory birds
š· HOW CHINA’S MOST ‘FUTURISTIC’ CITY RESTORED ITS MANGROVES š· Amid the rapid urbanisation that defines modern China, Shenzhen stands out not just for its āfuturisticā skyline, but also for its efforts to reassert its ecological priorities. Shenzhen Bay, located in southern China and part of the Pearl River Delta…
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China Diversifies Energy Imports: Stops Buying U.S. Oil
As China focuses on modernizing its energy infrastructure in the transition away from coal towards renewable energy sources, it still also relies on oil imports for energy security. [China leads the world in wind capacity (65%), solar capacity (60%) and hydropower (31%). China is second globally after the U.S. in…
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China: huge spending to modernize network to cope with green energy surge
China plans to invest over $800 billion in its electricity grid over the next six years to support its green energy transition. The distribution grid is currently a significant bottleneck, with rapid renewable energy growth putting strain on the system. This year, China invested 122.9 billion RMB ($17 billion) in…
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BRICS-member Brazil’s green power surge leads G20 with 89% renewable electricity
In a striking demonstration of renewable energy leadership, Brazil has emerged as the top performer among G20 countries in harnessing green power. Renewable hydropower has long been the backbone of Brazilās energy sector, but recent years have seen a surge in wind and solar contributions. In 2023, these two energy…
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China ensures food security despite extreme weather events
There have been more voices than ever before expressing concerns about global food security. Some Western media outlets have recently published articles claiming that the world’s major grain-producing regions, including China, have experienced more frequent extreme weather events due to global warming, posing a threat to crop output.Concerns regarding China’s…
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‘The Clean Sea’Ā – China’s beautiful Lake Sayram in summer
Sayram Lake (Lake Sailimu National Park čµéęØę¹) is located along the northern branch of the historic Northern Silk Road. It is the largest (458 km2) and highest (2,073 meters) alpine lake in China’s Xinjiang. Sayram Lake is one of the most biodiverse region in Northwest China. Human activities are limited around the lake,…
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Uzbekistan and China join forces on desertification control
Uzbekistan will collaborate with China in implementing technologies for the development of arid regions. The UzDaily media outlet (Uzbekistan) reports: “On the sidelines of the SCO forum on green development, a meeting took place between Uzbekistanās Minister of Ecology, Environment, and Climate Change, Aziz Abduhakimov, and Chinaās Minister of Ecology and Environment,…
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China trials integration of the Internet of Vehicles
China will trial the integration of the Internet of Vehicles in the first batch of 20 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Wuhan, to speed up the commercialization of IoV technologies. The Internet of Vehicles (IoV) refers to the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in the automotive…
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China’s New Action for Energy Conservation, Carbon Reduction
China’s State Council in June 2024 released a two-year action plan aimed at energy conservation and carbon reduction to support the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals. According to the plan, China is expected to achieve approximately a 2.5 percent reduction in energy consumption and a 3.9 percent reduction in…