In an exclusive interview ahead of the 2025 China Development Forum, former Victoria premier Daniel Andrews sat down with CGTN's Cui Yingjie in Beijing to discuss the transformative power of renewable energy. Known for spearheading Victoria's move away from fossil fuels, Andrews underscored the importance of robust collaboration between Australia and the Chinese mainland in decarbonizing heavy industries and advancing wind and solar technologies.
He stated, "Formal Australia-China cooperation on decarbonizing heavy industries and advancing wind and solar technologies must be our next priority—this isn't just about our nations' futures, but the health of the planet." Andrews also lauded the Chinese mainland's innovative drive and its new quality productive forces as a transformative model deserving global recognition. He contrasted this pragmatic, cooperative spirit with what he described as a fixation on "erratic and nonsensical tariff games," highlighting a promising pathway toward a truly global green transition.
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Ex-Victoria premier: China's renewable energy efforts deserve praise
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