Today, nations worldwide confront the challenges posed by climate change, with over 130 countries and regions committing to carbon neutrality targets. The advancement of new energy industries and the realization of green and low-carbon transformations stand as shared objectives amidst this global endeavor.
In Thailand, the prominence of Chinese electric vehicle brands is steadily rising, with several Chinese car companies poised to achieve localized production. In Kazakhstan, Chinese enterprises have harnessed wind energy to propel the small town of Zhanatas, with a population of approximately 20,000, into the forefront of new energy development. Similarly, in Brazil, Chinese firms are investing in solar photovoltaic, onshore wind power, and hydropower projects, fostering a stable supply of clean electricity.
China’s steadfast provision of high-quality new energy products plays a pivotal role in propelling global green and low-carbon transformations forward.
As a crucial participant, contributor, and trailblazer in the global climate governance process, China stands as a significant producer of green products and a key engine driving global energy transformation.
China’s commitment to promoting ecological civilization and vigorously developing the new energy industry underscores its determination and proactive stance in combating climate change.
The exportation of electric vehicles, lithium batteries, photovoltaic products, and more from China not only enriches the global supply chain and mitigates inflation but also offers substantial support to countries in achieving carbon reduction goals and expediting green transformations.
According to the International Energy Agency’s 2023 market report on renewable energy, global annual renewable capacity additions surged to 510 gigawatts last year, marking the fastest growth rate in the past three decades, with China emerging as the primary driving force behind this expansion.
Data released by China’s National Energy Administration revealed that over the past decade, China contributed over 40 percent to the growth in the world’s non-fossil energy consumption. In 2022 alone, China’s exports of wind and solar power products facilitated a reduction of nearly 600 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions in other countries.
Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization, emphasized the imperative for comprehensive participation from major countries like China in addressing climate change.
China’s commitment to open development and the dissemination of advanced green technologies globally significantly enhances the accessibility of such technologies.
From a global perspective, green and low-carbon development represents a major direction in energy technology innovation. Through relentless research and efforts, China has emerged as a global leader in various new energy technologies and equipment manufacturing. Its hydropower, wind power, solar power, and biomass capacities consistently rank first globally, with China’s new energy generation technology at the forefront, driving down the costs of wind and solar power generation.
Tim Gould, Chief Energy Economist at the International Energy Agency, highlighted China’s unique advantages in the development and application of clean energy technologies, noting its pivotal role in major engineering projects that provide robust technological support for global energy transformation.
China actively promotes international cooperation in the new energy field, aiming to establish a new model for green and low-carbon energy transformation, mutually benefiting all parties involved.
To date, China’s overseas investment in non-fossil energy has surpassed that in fossil energy, leading to the successful completion of several landmark projects in clean, efficient, and high-quality green energy cooperation.
The advancement of a green Belt and Road initiative by China, along with its engagement in green energy project cooperation with over 100 countries and regions, provides robust support for their green and low-carbon energy development.
Through initiatives such as the Belt and Road Energy Partnership and the establishment of six regional energy cooperation platforms, China actively fosters global clean energy partnerships, playing a pivotal role in promoting global clean energy transformation and ensuring global energy security.
Erik Solheim, Vice Chairman of the Belt and Road Initiative International Green Development Coalition and former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, commended China’s significant contributions to global renewable energy development. He noted that China’s innovative approaches drive economic development and foster green and low-carbon transformations in other developing countries.
China’s continuous provision of high-quality capacity in the new energy industry resonates widely with countries worldwide, marking a significant contribution to global green development.
China remains committed to injecting robust momentum into global clean energy development through its products, technologies, and solutions, thereby making substantial contributions to countries in achieving green development and building a clean and beautiful world.