On China＇s Green Energy Development Strategy--An Interview with Ren Dongming, Deputy Director of the Center for Renewable Energy Development of the Energy Research Institute, National Development and Reform Commission

In its Medium- and Long-Term Development Plan for Renewable Energy, drawn up in 2007, China set itself a goal： increase the percentage of renewable energy in its energy consumption to 10 percent by the year 2010, and then 15 percent by 2020. Four percent of that would be in the form of power generatedfrom wind, solar, biomass and other renewable energy sources.     

The Year of Nuclear Power

<正>2015 sees a surge of several new nuclear power projects in China By Wang JunTwo generating units—titled No.5 and6—of Hongyanhe Nuclear Power Plant in northeast China's Liaoning Province were approved for construction in March,resuming China's nuclear power program after Japan's nuclear crisis in 2011.On April 15,the State Council executive meeting approved the construction of a pilot unit by Fuqing Nuclear Power Plant in southeast China's Fujian Province,using the Hualong One reactor design,a domestically developed thirdgeneration nuclear reactor design.This year will see the beginning of the greatest number of nuclear power projects in a single year in China since the 2011 crisis,with six to eight units being approved and eight units going online,said Zhang Huazhu,Chairman of the China Nuclear Energy Association(CNEA),at the annual conference of the association on April 22.According to CNEA figures,China ranks     

PEACE PROJECT

<正>China gears up to accelerate energy transitionOn May 31,the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and National Energy Administration (NEA)issued a blueprint for the high-quality development of new energy,aiming to accelerate the construction of a clean,low-carbon,safe and efficient energy system in China.     

Setting an Example

Even before the third decade of the 21st century began,China had already broken several world records.It had ended extreme poverty and landed a module on the far side of Moon.On December 4,2020,China successfully commissioned its new-generation nuclear fusion research device,a crucial breakthrough in taming nuclear energy that could meet all our energy needs for centuries to come.     

The Statistics Behind a Green Olympics

The use of solar and geotherma I energy, wind power and other renewable forms of energy to run Beijing＇s Olympic venues has deeply impressed the world with the country＇s commitment to developing energy alternatives, China has always been handicapped by a relative shortage of domestic energy resources, and its energy efficiency has remained low for many years, rendering its energy consumption per unit of GDP among the highest in the world.     

Tax Rebate Revocations Jolt Chinese Exports

On July 1,2007,China adjusted its tax rebate policy for some exports,in a move designed to engender significant changes in the nation's export industries.Rebates on 553 commodities were revoked and rates cut for another 2,268 items.The total number of affected exports accounts for 37 percent of the products listed under customs tariffs.     

Is China's DPRK Policy Failing?

China remains composed in the face of dramatic developments on the Korean Peninsula The Chinese Government’s policy approach to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea(DPRK) has been under debate since the latter conducted its third nuclear test in February.Some critics accused China of"indulging"the DPRK for years instead of restraining and sanctioning it along with other countries,neglecting to effectively"guide"Pyongyang’s domestic and foreign policies.     

Energy Transformation on a Roll

ACCORDING to the National Statistics Bureau, China＇s gross energy consumption in 2009 mounted to 3.1 billion tons of standard coal, confirming China＇s image as a real powerhouse of global energy consumption. Although its per capita consumption is still low - the equivalent of 2.33 tons of standard coal in 2009 as compared to 10.37 tons in the United States, unfortunately China＇s energy composition is dominated by coal, whose utilization is currently inefficient. Then there are its other drawbacks - the scars and stresses sustained by environments during mining and burning. Hence,     

Our Hopes for Cancun

Climate change is an urgent issue for all mankind. But it can be more perilous for developing nations like China, already facing a severe energy deficit and environmental degradation. China has been doing all in its power to reduce emissions and conserve resources in the interest both of checking the trend of climate change and of sustainable development.     

Making Green Money

正Diversified investment structure drives the development of China's environmental protection industry Since its first biomass power plant was launched in 2006 in Shanxian County of Shandong Province, China National Bio Energy Co. Ltd. (NBE) has built 26 additional facilities. Ten more are under construction. Despite the fact that today NBE is the     

Society

正China’s Energy Consumption Growth Slows Down The 2014 BP Statistical Review of World Energy shows that in 2013 China led the world in energy consumption.China used 22.4 percent of the world total,growing by4.7 percent,well below the 8.6percent average of the past decade.Meanwhile,China is also the world’s largest energy producer,providing 18.9 percent of global supply.Its No.1energy source is coal,which accounts for 47.4 percent of the global output.In line with the dip in consumption growth,growth in China’s energy production also fell to2.3 percent last year,far below the 7.4 percent average over the past 10 years.     

China to Step up Exploitation of Shale Gas and Coalbed Methane

正China will seek a breakthrough in the exploitation of shale gas,coalbed methane and other unconventional energy sources as part of its efforts to tap domestic energy supply.The National Energy Administration(NEA)is formulating     

Energized

How China and the EU are helping each other to find - and save - the energy that will drive their economies. VORACIOUS consumption of energy and higher oil prices could damage economic growth and choke climates unless major power consumers like the EU and China cooperate on energy security and efficiency. At least that was the message EU Commissioner for Energy     

The First Step Toward Super-Ministries

WHEN China unveiled its plan for government restructuring in mid-March, it turned out that the number of ministries and commissions under the State Council would be reduced from 28 to 27, instead of to 21 as had been widely expected. ＂The reform is more modest than people had anticipated,＂ said Prof. Mao Shoulong, dean of the Public Administration School, Renmin University. Nevertheless, he said, it is the first serious effort to streamline the government by reducing the number of ministries, commissions and departments since the onset of China’s reform policies nearly 30 years ago.     

Deep Blue Vision of Wealth

SHANDONG Province holds for itself one sixth of China＇s coast line - 3,000-plus kilometers punctuated by more than 200 ocean bays, including 70-odd with high commercial value. This makes it the section of China＇s east coast with the largest number of sites appropriate for deep-water port construction north of the Yangtze River mouth. Shandong has long been a national forerunner in marine science and technology： it is home to more than 40 percent of Chinese institutes in this realm, and its associated professional researchers and educators.     

Sticking to Principles

While its relations with the United States remain tense, Iran is committed to resolving its nuclear issue by cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Javad Mansouri, Iran's Ambassador to China, said in a recent interview with Beijing Review reporter Yan Wei. Mansouri indicated that Iran enjoys good relations with the world nuclear watchdog. Although it barred some IAEA inspectors to show its dissatisfaction with UN sanctions imposed in December, this incident will not affect their cooperation, according to the ambassador. Apart from discussions on the hotly contested nuclear issue, Mansouri hailed China-Iran cooperation as being free of problems. Excerpts of the interview follow:     

'The West Is Polluting China'

China is under increasingly severe criticism from the West for its environ- menial problems,but recently there are varying voices in the international community about the reasons surrounding this issue.According to Britain's New Economics Foundation,Western countries rely heavily on Chinese commodities,meaning in the process of manufacturing they are transferring pollution to China.This London-based think tank also puts forward that the discussion should shift its focus from commodity producers to consumers. Writing in the Economic Observer,Professor Hou Dongmin from the Center for Population and Development Studies under the Renmin University of China says that the international community has to face up to the truth.He believes one of the reasons for environmental pollution in China is the country is undertaking a high proportion of global manufacturing activities,which naturally brings environmental pressure to China.Excerpts of Hou's thoughts follow:     

MARKET WATCH

Powering the Future China had the most nuclear power facilities under construction among world powers in 2009.Nuclear power,as well as other alternative energies,is developing rapidly in China due to the country's commitment to a low-carbon economy.     

What’s Behindthe Theme Park Craze?

正After five years of construction,the Shanghai Disney Resort finally opened its doors to the public on June 16,drawing gigantic crowds of excited visitors.Theme parks are becoming an increasingly popular form of entertainment in China.The clamor for them has led to the construction of a range of parks,     

Alternative Agriculture

Will the popularization of bioenergy, a new source for powering China, trigger another agricultural revolution? Skyrocketing energy prices, especially the oil shock in the first half of 2005, are pushing China to seek more substitutes for gasoline. A number of cities are turning to ethanol-blended gas made from com. Starting this month, the sale of regular gasoline will be brought to an end in nine of China's