China’s advantage in green manufacturing

April 8, 2024 CEN_com 0

China’s advantage in green manufacturing is blessing for climate action “Washington’s longing for China to slow down its green technology innovation and exports in order to give US companies more time to catch up is laughable.” US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on March 27, 2024 alleged that a jump in China’s green technology exports is “problematic” for the US and the world, particularly at a time when the US is […]

China tool renewal boosts green transition

April 7, 2024 CEN_com 0

China’s climate goals: action plan calling for renewal of equipment can also boost green transition In a circular issued on March 13, 2024, the State Council, China’s cabinet, released an action plan to promote large-scale equipment renewals and trade-ins of consumer goods to propel the high-quality development of its economy and to boost investment and consumption. The South China Morning Post reported that in adition to stimulating the economy, the […]

Chinese solid-state 2000 km EV battery

April 5, 2024 CEN_com 0

New Chinese solid-state battery to give EVs 2000 km range A solid-state battery developer in China has unveiled a new cell that could help change the game for electric mobility. Tailan New Energy’s vehicle-grade all-solid-state lithium batteries offer energy density twice that of other cells in the segment, empowering the Chinese battery maker to hail the cells as a record-setter in the industry, according to the Electrek news and commentary site. Tailan New […]

Chinese solid-state 2000 km EV battery

April 4, 2024 CEN_com 0

New Chinese solid-state battery to give EVs 2000 km range A solid-state battery developer in China has unveiled a new cell that could help change the game for electric mobility. Tailan New Energy’s vehicle-grade all-solid-state lithium batteries offer energy density twice that of other cells in the segment, empowering the Chinese battery maker to hail the cells as a record-setter in the industry, according to the Electrek news and commentary site. Tailan New […]

China – adapting traditional Ger for eco-living

April 4, 2024 CEN_com 0

Grassland community center in China’s Inner Mongolia adapts traditional Mongolian Ger for sustainable living In the vast expanse of China’s inner Mongolia’s grasslands, Ger Atelier and Inner Mongolian Grand Architecture Design have sited the Zhengxiangbaiqi Grassland Community Center — a cluster of buildings reimagining traditional Mongolian ger structures with a contemporary framework, addressing challenges of sustainable development in pastoral areas. In response to the harsh climate, scattered housing structures, and strong coupling of production […]

China adapts tradition for eco-living

April 4, 2024 CEN_com 0

Grassland community center in China’s Inner Mongolia adapts traditional Mongolian Ger for sustainable living In the vast expanse of China’s inner Mongolia’s grasslands, Ger Atelier and Inner Mongolian Grand Architecture Design have sited the Zhengxiangbaiqi Grassland Community Center — a cluster of buildings reimagining traditional Mongolian ger structures with a contemporary framework, addressing challenges of sustainable development in pastoral areas. In response to the harsh climate, scattered housing structures, and strong coupling […]

BRICS grain exchange proposal

April 3, 2024 CEN_com 0

Proposal for a BRICS grain exchange: High-tech digital marketplace In recent years, the international status of agriculture in the BRICS countries has continuously improved. As far back as 2018, the gross agricultural production of the BRICS countries accounted for more than 50% of the world’s total. Further strengthening the developing cooperation of the BRICS countries is of great significance for ensuring global food security A Russian proposal for a BRICS […]

China nurtures green factories

April 1, 2024 CEN_com 0

China announces new  measures on the phased nurturing and management of green factories On January 30, 2024, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued new  measures on the phased nurturing and management of green factories, which came into effect immediately. These measures set out criteria and steps to nurture green factories. A green factory refers to a company serving as a base for green manufacturing that has achieved intensive land […]

Quarter of EVs sold in Europe in 2024 to be Chinese

April 1, 2024 CEN_com 0

Almost a fifth (19.5%) of electric vehicles sold in Europe in 2023 were made in China and this is on track to reach a quarter (25%) in 2024, according to new analysis by NGO the European Federation for Transport and Environment (T&E).The forecast comes as the EU is considering a range of environmental tariffs on Chinese imports, including on China’s EV industry. Chinese imports into Europe have largely been Tesla, […]

China urges global efforts on marine issues

April 1, 2024 CEN_com 0

China’s climate change envoy urges global efforts to address marine issues Liu Zhenmin, China’s special envoy for climate change, has called for intensified global efforts at different levels to address the fragmentation in marine governance amid maritime tensions that threaten the world’s economic prosperity and overexploitation that jeopardizes ocean sustainability. He made the remarks during the 2024 RCEP Youth Dialogue on Regional Cooperation in Marine Economy, which was held on […]