News & Insights Across Asia
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China has begun construction on its largest offshore photovoltaic power plant in Lianyungang City, aiming to significantly reduce coal consumption and CO2 emissions.
Siemens Energy CEO Christian Bruch emphasizes the crucial role of China in the global energy transition, stating that building wind turbines without Chinese supplies in Europe is nearly impossible.
The G7’s recent climate strategy highlights the need for multilateral cooperation to address global energy challenges and the climate crisis effectively.
The U.S. accuses China of ‘overcapacity’ in key renewable energy sectors. What lies behind these claims, and what do they mean for global climate efforts?
China’s Qinghai Province connects a new 750-kV power project to the grid, boosting clean energy generation and integrating renewable sources like solar and wind power into the national grid.
China and France are enhancing their collaboration in green energy development, marking a new chapter in their nearly 60 years of diplomatic relations.
China’s advancements in green technology are crucial to Europe’s energy transition, fostering collaboration that accelerates global climate efforts.
China’s new energy sector leads the global market, driven by worldwide carbon reduction demands, shared subsidy practices, and competitive advantages in technology, scale, and industrial chains.
Pompeii integrates terracotta-style solar roof tiles to generate clean energy, illuminating ancient frescoes and setting a sustainable example for heritage sites worldwide.
The 2024 Zhongguancun Forum, themed “Innovating for a Better World,” showcases cutting-edge advancements in technology, highlighting green initiatives and AI innovations shaping the future.
Global demand for new energy vehicles is expected to reach 45 million units by 2030, signaling a major shift toward green energy. As trade debates intensify, how will countries balance economic interests with sustainable development?
Western nations criticize the Chinese mainland’s ‘overcapacity’ in electric vehicles and solar panels. A Swiss newspaper calls these complaints hypocritical and short-sighted, urging for collaboration instead.
As South Africa faces severe energy shortages, China’s abundant solar production capacity offers a potential solution, highlighting the benefits of international cooperation in renewable energy.
Europe is warming at twice the global average, reaching 2.3°C above pre-industrial levels, warns a new report by the WMO and Copernicus. The findings highlight severe impacts on health, economy, and environment.
Is China’s clean energy production exceeding global demand? We examine the data and explore whether China’s so-called ‘overcapacity’ in clean energy products is fact or fiction.
The World Future Energy Summit highlighted Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s leadership in driving decarbonization in the MENA region, aiming to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
China and Germany are strengthening bilateral relations despite global ‘de-risking’ calls, focusing on cooperation in traditional industries and emerging fields like renewable energy and digital AI.
Australia’s Climate Change Authority recommends a 65-75% emissions reduction by 2035, setting an ambitious target that could reshape the nation’s climate policy and impact the Asia-Pacific region.
Shandong Province launches high-quality development initiatives along the Yellow River basin, focusing on advanced industries, ecological protection, and cultural heritage projects for sustainable growth.