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China and IEA Strengthen Cooperation on Clean Energy Technology

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China's Minister of Science and Technology Wang Zhigang met with visiting International Energy Agency (IEA) Administrator Fatih Birol and his entourage in Beijing, exchanging views on cooperation in global clean energy technology development, bilateral projects, and electric vehicle initiatives. China emphasized its commitment to achieving carbon peak before 2030 and carbon neutrality before 2060, highlighting its efforts in strengthening scientific research and building a green technology innovation system. The IEA praised China's leading R&D investment in new energy and its significant contributions to reducing clean energy costs and increasing global clean energy usage.

Key Takeaways:

  • China's Minister of Science and Technology Wang Zhigang emphasized the importance of clean energy development in addressing global climate change and promoting sustainable development.
  • China has pledged to achieve carbon peak before 2030 and carbon neutrality before 2060, as part of its commitment to the Paris Agreement.
  • China has strengthened scientific research in key areas, built a green technology innovation system, and improved international cooperation on clean energy science and technology innovation.
  • China's R&D investment in new energy is at the leading level in the world, contributing to reducing the cost of clean energy and increasing the proportion of clean energy used globally, according to the IEA.
  • The IEA hopes to maintain close contact with the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, promoting in-depth exchanges and joint breakthroughs in global energy technology.
  • The meeting highlighted the importance of cooperation between China and the IEA in promoting the global path of green, low-carbon, and circular sustainable development.

Statistics:

  • China aims to achieve carbon peak before 2030 and carbon neutrality before 2060.
  • China's R&D investment in new energy is at the leading level in the world, according to the IEA.
  • The IEA hopes to maintain close contact with the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, promoting in-depth exchanges and joint breakthroughs in global energy technology.

Sources:

  • Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com) - "China's Minister of Science and Technology met with visiting International Energy Agency (IEA) Administrator and his entourage in Beijing"
  • SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info) - "China's Minister of Science and Technology Met with IEA Administrator in Beijing"

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