Accelerate China’s green and low-carbon transformation and promote global sustainable development.

       2025 Year 12 Moon 1 On [date], the China Daily published a signed article by Li Lecheng, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, titled “Accelerating China’s Green and Low-Carbon Transformation in Manufacturing to Promote Global Sustainable Development.” The article emphasized that, against the backdrop of deepening global climate governance and an accelerating energy revolution, China—a major manufacturing country with a strong sense of responsibility—is taking the achievement of a new type of industrialization as its key task, embedding green and low-carbon principles as its ecological foundation. By synergistically advancing carbon reduction, pollution control, ecological restoration, and economic growth, China is contributing its wisdom and solutions to global sustainable development.

The article points out that the deep-seated driving force behind China’s green transformation of its manufacturing sector stems precisely from the scientific guidance provided by Xi Jinping’s Thought on Ecological Civilization—particularly the concept that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets”—which has spurred a fundamental shift in China’s economic development paradigm. Guided by this concept, China has embarked on the path toward peaking carbon emissions and achieving carbon neutrality. 1+N The policy framework—through tools such as green standards, green finance, and carbon trading markets—has created a stable and predictable environment for the transition. The transition has yielded remarkable results: 2021 To 2024 Year, China has an average annual rate of approximately 3% The growth rate of energy consumption has supported the average annual... 5% The above-mentioned industrial economic growth has led to the establishment of the world’s largest new-energy industry chain. 2024 The total installed capacity of annual wind power generation has exceeded... 12 100 gigawatts, ahead of schedule 6 Completed annually 2030 The country’s Nationally Determined Contribution targets; more than half of the world’s electric vehicles are driving on China’s roads.

Technological innovation has been positioned as the core driving force. China has integrated green technology innovation into its national innovation system and achieved a series of breakthroughs. Nearly 50% of enterprises have already undertaken or plan to undertake green technology innovation. Over the past decade, China has driven a cumulative reduction of over [amount not specified] in the average cost of electricity generation from wind and photovoltaic power globally. 60% and 80% Hydrogen metallurgy, green ammonia synthesis, and megaton-scale carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) CCUS ) and other major technological breakthroughs and applications, laying the foundation for a deeper level of transformation.

The green manufacturing model is accelerating its widespread adoption. China has established a manufacturing system centered on green factories, industrial parks, supply chains, and products as key drivers. Currently, it has cultivated... 6430 Home green factory, 491 Home green industrial park, 727 A green supply chain enterprise, promoting ultra- 4 Ten thousand kinds of green products. The share of green factory output value in total manufacturing output value has increased from... 2020 of the year 9% Upgrade to 20% Green industrial parks demonstrate significantly better energy and water efficiency indicators than the national average, and their solid waste disposal utilization rate exceeds... 95% Supply chain carbon footprint management is also being explored among leading enterprises.

China’s green transition also offers practical and viable solutions to the world. China’s exports of renewable energy products 200 Multiple countries and regions, meeting global needs. 80% Photovoltaic modules and 70% Wind power equipment demand. 2021 To 2024 In the year, photovoltaic components manufactured in China contributed approximately to the global total. 3.2 Trillions of kilowatt-hours of green electricity, helping to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately... 25.4 Hundred million tons. China is collaborating with over a hundred countries on green energy, providing high-quality, affordable green equipment and electricity.

The article emphasizes that despite the challenges facing global climate governance, China’s manufacturing sector’s green transformation path demonstrates its determination to foster new-quality productivity and achieve high-quality development, as well as its solemn commitment to global climate governance. 2025 Year 9 In September, President Xi Jinping announced China’s new round of Nationally Determined Contributions at the UN Climate Change Summit. NDC ) Objectives, including to 2035 The net greenhouse gas emissions across the entire economy have declined from their peak. 7%-10% The share of non-fossil energy consumption exceeds... 30% The total installed capacity of wind and solar power generation strives to reach... 36 With capacities reaching hundreds of gigawatts and new-energy vehicles becoming the mainstream in sales, this demonstrates pragmatic ambition.

Looking ahead, China’s manufacturing sector will systematically advance its transformation, focusing on three key areas:

First, we will build a green and low-carbon industrial system. We will promote the large-scale application of innovative processes in traditional industries such as steel, building materials, and chemicals, restructure these industries, and revamp their production processes. We will also vigorously develop industries such as green and environmentally friendly technologies, new-energy equipment, and new-energy vehicles. Furthermore, we will proactively plan for hydrogen energy, energy storage, and bio-manufacturing. CCUS Emerging industries.

Second, build a green and low-carbon supply chain. Promote large enterprises to implement green supply-chain enhancement initiatives, leverage the guiding role of green procurement, and drive coordinated upgrades and carbon-footprint management throughout the upstream and downstream sectors. Develop a circular economy and establish a recycling and reuse system for key products.

Third, we will strengthen international cooperation in the green industry. We will deepen international exchanges and cooperation in areas such as green technologies, equipment, trade, and standards. We will encourage leading enterprises in photovoltaics, wind power, lithium batteries, and new-energy vehicles to “go global” and invest in and build green projects in countries jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative. We will actively participate in the formulation of international rules and capacity-building for green and low-carbon development.

Finally, the article cites the ancient Chinese saying, “Those who act often succeed, and those who walk often arrive,” as well as the Western proverb, “Actions speak louder than words,” to underscore that, regardless of how the international situation may evolve, China is committed—through concrete, green actions—to fulfilling its pledge of building a community with a shared future for mankind. We will promote exchanges in green technologies, ensure coordinated supply of green products, and harmonize standards; share opportunities in the green market; pool global efforts for green development; and together move toward a greener, more inclusive, and sustainable future.