As global leaders gather at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, a high-profile exchange unfolded between U.S. President Donald Trump and China over the future of clean energy.
On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in Davos, President Trump questioned China’s climate commitments during a panel discussion. The next day, a ministry spokesperson fired back, highlighting Beijing’s record in building the world’s most comprehensive carbon emission-reduction policy system and the planet’s largest renewable energy system.
“China has built the world’s most comprehensive carbon emission-reduction policy system and the largest renewable energy system, and it actively shares the fruits of green development,” the spokesperson said on Thursday, January 22.
One standout figure: China’s installed wind power capacity has ranked first in the world for 15 consecutive years, helping drive down costs and spur industry growth.
For young entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts tracking the Davos discussions, this latest exchange underscores China’s role in reshaping global energy markets. From policymakers to digital nomads scouting sustainable innovations, many are asking: how will China’s green push influence the next wave of clean-tech startups and investments?
As attendees return home, the debate is set to continue across boardrooms and online communities. Can China’s rapid renewable build-out accelerate the global energy transition, or will geopolitical tensions complicate collaboration? For now, Beijing’s message is clear: when it comes to renewable energy, China is all in.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry responds to Trump: China builds world's largest renewable energy system
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