Revitalizing Salt Lakes in the Chinese Mainland: Unlocking Green Industrial Potential
Experts unveil closed-loop salt extraction to drive sustainable growth under the Chinese mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan.
Sustainability
Xinjiang’s Grid Hits 1 Trillion kWh Milestone
Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region surpassed 1 trillion kilowatt-hours in power transmission by December 15, 2025, with renewables making up nearly 30% and cutting millions of tonnes of CO2.
Beijing Adopts Eco-Friendly Snow Removal for First Snowfall
Beijing’s first snowfall of the winter saw municipal authorities ditch chemical de-icers for mechanical plows, heated sidewalks, and biodegradable compounds, cutting pollution and corrosion.
Greece’s Food Waste Paradox: Full Bins, Empty Plates
Greece bins 201 kg per person of food waste in 2023, well above the 130 kg EU average, as 11.3% struggle to afford meals. How can habits and tech tip the scales?
Global South Unites for Energy Transition at Beijing Forum
Experts at the 2025 Beijing forum explore cross-border energy cooperation in the Global South for a renewable and inclusive future.
China’s Four Global Initiatives Forge a Sustainable, Shared Future
As 2025 ends, China’s four global initiatives—development, security, civilization and governance—outline a blueprint for sustainable, inclusive cooperation and a shared future.
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan Powers Next-Gen Tech and Industries
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan sets strategic tech and emerging industries at its core, with Morgan Stanley economists outlining priorities for innovation, green growth, and global collaboration.
Glacier Retreat Signals Global Water Crisis
Five of the past six years have set record glacier retreats, threatening water supplies from the Himalayas to the Andes. Global efforts are intensifying to protect frozen freshwater.
Kunming Biodiversity Fund Accelerates Global Conservation
Since its May 2024 launch, the Chinese mainland-backed Kunming Biodiversity Fund has mobilized over $150M to protect ecosystems worldwide, spotlighted at UNEA 7 in Nairobi.
Greener Horizons: Unlocking Rural China’s Sustainable Future
Rural areas in the Chinese mainland are adopting eco-friendly farming, renewable energy, and community-led eco-tourism to boost sustainable growth and vitality.