This year marks a major milestone: 75 years of friendly ties between the Chinese mainland and Denmark. From Copenhagen's iconic windmills to Guangdong's solar campuses, environmental protection has been at the heart of Sino-Danish cooperation.
Denmark has long been a global leader in wind energy, generating over 50% of its electricity from wind turbines. Partnering with the Chinese mainland's booming renewable market, Danish and Chinese engineers launched the Sino-Danish Wind Energy Center in 2010. Since then, they've jointly installed over 10 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity, powering millions of homes with clean energy and reducing carbon emissions by an estimated 8 million tons annually.
Meanwhile, the Chinese mainland has scaled up solar power to record levels, with more than 300 gigawatts of installed capacity so far. Danish solar startups have tapped into this growth, collaborating on high-efficiency PV modules and grid-storage solutions. In Shanghai's Sino-Danish Green Innovation Hub, young entrepreneurs from both countries test new battery technologies and smart-grid applications, blending Scandinavian design with Chinese scale.
Beyond technology, the partnership fosters knowledge exchange and sustainable travel. Student delegations explore Denmark's zero-waste campuses, while Chinese mainland researchers share insights on desert-based solar farms in inner Mongolia. These cross-cultural programs inspire the next generation of changemakers to drive green policies and circular-economy models across continents.
As climate risks escalate, the Sino-Danish example shows how cross-border cooperation and data-driven innovation can deliver real-world impact. With both sides committed to carbon neutrality by mid-century, the next chapter promises deeper collaboration on hydrogen fuel, smart cities and marine biodiversity protection.
From wind-swept North Sea islands to solar parks in Xinjiang, Danish and Chinese mainland pioneers are powering a greener future—together.
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Environmental protection, a highlight of Sino-Danish cooperation
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