In 2021 China began an ambitious plan to build 800 large-scale energy storage stations and this will require an investment of US$830 million. It is expected that all these facilities will be completed and put into use by 2030. WHY IS THIS NECESSARY? The consumption of electricity is not constant,…
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China helps build solar plant in Serbia
Chinese-built Serbian solar plant a few days away from grid connection The first ground-based photovoltaic project constructed by a Chinese company in Serbia, called the Saraorci photovoltaic project, is expected to be connected to the grid and commence commercial operations by the end of this month. The Saraorci Photovoltaic Power…
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China’s new Energy Law close to adoption
The latest draft of China’s long-awaited Energy Law has been issued for public comment following approval by China’s top legislative body, the National People’s Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC). This was stated in an analysis of the text by economic newswire Jiemian. The law, which was initially drafted in 2005, will be…
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China sinkholes save biodiversity
Primeval Forest Biodiversity Found in China’s Sinkholes In the midst of southern China’s vast sinkhole-ridden landscape, a recent study of ancient forests found growing in the depths of karst tiankengs – super-deep sinkholes – has revealed the astonishing degree of biodiversity they harbor and protect. Rather than representing a simple extension of…
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China’s revolutionary sodium EV battery
China Changed the Future of EVs with New Generation Sodium-Ion Batteries China is leading the way with research and development of sodium-ion batteries, which are safer and potentially cheaper than lithium-ion batteries. The newest and more eco-friendly alternative is coming from China from the world’s largest EV battery producer –…
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China-EU ecology & climate cooperation
Report on China-EU environment, climate cooperation released by China A think tank report titled “China-EU Cooperation on Environment and Climate: Progress and Prospects” was released globally on May 3, 2024. The report was jointly released by the National Energy Conservation Center, the Xinhua Institute and the Institutes of Science and…
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China built Serbia to Hungary Railway
BELT & ROAD INITIATIVE IN EUROPE Chinese-backed Rail Line Brings Benefits to Serbia, Hungary The Chinese-built Hungary-Serbia railway, a fruitful result of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), has significantly enhanced Serbian people and foreign tourists’ travel convenience and introduced innovative technologies to both Serbia and Hungary. Once fully completed,…
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EU raids on Chinese green energy company
China slams EU’s ‘shocking’ raids on Chinese green energy company’s offices The EU cannot hold high the banner of combating climate change with one hand advocating global green cooperation, while wielding the stick of trade protectionism with the other hand against China. The EU carried out a sudden and unexpected…
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Rich nations fail climate finance pledge
China urges developed countries to fulfill climate finance commitments at G20 meetings China has urged developed countries to expedite the implementation of their climate finance commitments, helping developing countries in climate actions with financial and technological assistance. The stance was made during G20 meetings, held on Wednesday and Thursday, aimed…
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Dangerous heat wave envelops East Asia
Heat wave is affecting hundreds of millions of people across East Asia (including China) and South East Asia A punishing heat wave is affecting hundreds of millions of people across East Asia (including China) and South East Asia, with monthly and all-time temperature records falling repeatedly. And the heat shows…