Month: July 2024

China’s tech innovations benefits Global South electricity development

July 15, 2024 CEN_com 0

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 Action for Shared Development, the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO) issued the Research on Global Electricity Development […]

Shenzhen: A protection hub for mangroves and migratory birds

July 15, 2024 CEN_com 0

𐂷 HOW CHINA’S MOST ‘FUTURISTIC’ CITY RESTORED ITS MANGROVES 𐂷 Amid the rapid urbanisation that defines modern China, Shenzhen stands out not just for its “futuristic” skyline, but also for its efforts to reassert its ecological priorities. Shenzhen Bay, located in southern China and part of the Pearl River Delta expanding into Hong Kong, is a crucial stop-off point for migratory birds using the East Asian-Australasian flyway. Its mangroves support […]

China Diversifies Energy Imports: Stops Buying U.S. Oil

July 15, 2024 CEN_com 0

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 nuclear power generation (13.5%)]. The U.S. Congress has introduced legislation prohibiting China from purchasing oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum […]

China: huge spending to modernize network to cope with green energy surge

July 15, 2024 CEN_com 0

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 grid projects, a 24.9% increase from last year. Despite heavy investments, more than 100 regions have halted new small-scale solar […]

BRICS-member Brazil’s green power surge leads G20 with 89% renewable electricity

July 15, 2024 CEN_com 0

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 Brazil’s energy sector, but recent years have seen a surge in wind and solar contributions. In 2023, these two energy sources alone accounted for 21% of Brazil’s total electricity output, a steep rise from just 6% in 2016. Furthermore, Brazil […]

China ensures food security despite extreme weather events

July 15, 2024 CEN_com 0

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 food security ave been raised. However, given the current situation, China is fully capable of ensuring food security for its […]

‘The Clean Sea’ – China’s beautiful Lake Sayram in summer

July 15, 2024 CEN_com 0

Sayram Lake (Lake Sailimu National Park 赛里木湖) 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, and the unique wetland ecosystems around the lake exert significant importance to the hydrology and climate of northern Xinjiang. It […]

Uzbekistan and China join forces on desertification control

July 15, 2024 CEN_com 0

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 Uzbekistan’s Minister of Ecology, Environment, and Climate Change, Aziz Abduhakimov, and China’s Minister of Ecology and Environment, Huang Runqiu. Aziz Abduhakimov highlighted Uzbekistan’s readiness to closely collaborate with China’s National Council for Combating Sandstorms and Desertification and […]

China trials integration of the Internet of Vehicles

July 15, 2024 CEN_com 0

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 industry. It involves the connection of vehicles to the internet, enabling them to communicate with other vehicles, infrastructure, and devices. […]

China’s New Action for Energy Conservation, Carbon Reduction

July 15, 2024 CEN_com 0

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 carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP in 2024. The energy consumption per unit of added value of industrial enterprises […]