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China records 46.9% surge in EV charging facilities to over 21m

China’s total number of EV charging facilities reached 21.48 million by the end of March 2026, a year-on-year increase of 46.9 percent, official data showed. Public charging facilities stood at 4.86 million with a total rated power of 234 million kilowatt, while private charging facilities hit 16.62 million with a power connection capacity of 147…

HK, Macao bakers invited to global contest qualifier

The Golden Statue Cup China Selection, a regional qualifier for the International Union of Bakers and Confectioners Cup of Bakers 2027, is now open for registration to top bakers and vocational school students from the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, organizers said. The competition is guided by the China Association of Bakery and…

China’s development to empower Global South

Justin Yifu Lin China’s economic growth experience, rooted in a path that aligns with its own conditions and comparative advantages, provides Global South countries with a valuable option and strengthens their confidence in pursuing modernization, a senior economist said. Justin Yifu Lin, honorary dean of the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development at Peking University,…

Economy in strong growth momentum in Q1

An employee works on the production line of an automaker in Jinhua, Zhejiang province. HU XIAOFEI/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s economy is maintaining strong momentum as major industrial enterprises posted solid profit growth in the first quarter, pointing to robust economic resilience of the world’s second-largest economy despite mounting external uncertainties, officials and experts said on…

China’s renewable hydrogen capacity exceeds 1m tons as industry scales up

China’s renewable hydrogen sector is accelerating its transition from pilot exploration to a new stage of large-scale development, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA). By the end of March 2026, the nation’s combined capacity of renewable hydrogen projects—both operational and under construction—surpassed 1 million metric tons per year, with water electrolysis as the primary…

Longi sets world records for silicon solar cell and module efficiency

Solar giant Longi Green Energy Technology Co announced two major technological breakthroughs, setting new world records for the conversion efficiency of both its crystalline silicon solar cells and modules. The company’s self-developed Hybrid Interdigitated-Back-Contact (HIBC) solar cell achieved a photoelectric conversion efficiency of 28.13 percent, according to an authoritative certification by the Institute for Solar…

Data key to turning ESG goals into action, expert says

As sustainability becomes a growing priority for businesses worldwide, the next stage of environmental, social and governance development will depend more on execution than commitments, an industry expert said. Zhang Yongzhi, a US-based marketing strategy professional in the energy management and sustainability sector, said many companies still face challenges in turning ESG goals into operational…