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…
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…
[PHOTO/CHINA BOUND] Huizhou is a historic region in eastern China known for its distinctive architecture and the rise of influential Huizhou merchants (Huishang) during the… Read More »Xidi village, Huangshan, Anhui – Chinadaily.com.cn
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…
Oil workers at Daqing Oilfield’s Chongqing branch use a video monitoring system to conduct electronic inspections of the natural gas wells at the exploration area of Sichuan province and Chongqing. [Photo by Zhao Qilong/chinadaily.com.cn] As of Monday, Daqing Oilfield, a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corp in Heilongjiang province, has achieved cumulative natural gas sales…
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) is expected to expand cooperation with Chinese partners in clean energy, health and biotechnology, water treatment and environmental technologies, as cross-border research commercialization gains importance in supporting industrial upgrading, officials and university leaders said. Such cooperation has been supported by the Torch Innovation Precinct at UNSW Sydney,…
Chinese photovoltaic giant Trina Solar announced on Monday that its self-developed TOPCon-compatible, Hybrid Back-contact Cell (THBC) achieved a maximum conversion efficiency of 28 percent — a record high. The breakthrough, independently certified by the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) in Germany, marks the first time the industry has broken the 28 percent efficiency…
More than 6,300 metric tons of fresh durians arrived at Nansha Port in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, aboard three cargo vessels within 24 hours over the weekend, as the peak import season for the fruit gets underway ahead of the five-day May Day holiday beginning Friday. The shipment, comprising 356 containers, was cleared by Nansha Customs…
Bank of Communications recently obtained approval from the People’s Bank of China to serve as the exclusive pilot bank for the China-Brazil Bond Connect (CBB Connect). The move marks a notable southward expansion of financial ties as cooperation among Global South countries deepens, and formally establishes a two-way connectivity mechanism between the bond markets of…
The China National Space Administration has underscored the need to encourage commercial space development, with a focus on emerging sectors such as space-based computing power and in-space manufacturing, to deeply expand commercial application scenarios and strive for closed-loop business models, according to the news released on Monday. Vice-Minister of Industry and Information Technology and CNSA…