White paper: A quarter of China's energy now originates from clean sources

The country aims to peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030

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China now sources a quarter of its energy from clean sources, according to recent research, as the country shifts its economy towards greener practices.

Here are some key points:

• Despite being the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, China has become a leader in renewable energy. 

• It aims to peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2060. 

• Over the past decade, clean energy's share in China's total consumption has risen from 15.5% to 26.4%, with wind and solar capacity increasing tenfold. 

• China has been responsible for over 40% of global renewable energy capacity growth since 2013. 

• While praised for its efforts to reduce reliance on coal, China faces challenges such as energy waste and financial instability in its solar industry, despite recently surpassing a renewable energy target set by President Xi Jinping six years ahead of schedule.