In 2024, China accelerated its transition toward a greener economy, strengthening its role as a key contributor to global sustainable development. With robust growth in green industries and renewable energy, China has provided fresh momentum for the world's green future.
From People.cn
In 2024, China accelerated its transition toward a greener economy, strengthening its role as a key contributor to global sustainable development. With robust growth in green industries and renewable energy, China has provided fresh momentum for the world's green future.
The "New Three" industries—electric vehicles (EVs), lithium batteries, and solar panels—continued to post double-digit growth this year. China also met its 2030 target for total installed wind and solar power capacity ahead of schedule, while greener practices transformed its manufacturing sector. These accomplishments further highlight China's leadership in green development.
China's electric vehicle sector maintained its strong momentum in 2024. According to The Guardian, China accounted for 76% of the global EV market share as of October. Global EV sales remain concentrated in China, the European Union, and the United States, with China dominating the market.
"Chinese EVs continue to outperform competitors due to their superior performance and affordability," reported The Financial Times, noting their growing global market share.
China's EV expansion has also brought green growth to international markets. Prensa Latina reported that Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturers are advancing in Latin America, moving beyond simple trade to building local supply chains and production facilities. Similarly, Egypt's Al Akhbar observed that competitively priced Chinese electric vehicles, including multinational brands manufactured in China, are reshaping Africa's automotive market.
China's rapid advances in renewable energy have drawn global attention. According to RIA Novosti, China is making a decisive shift toward clean energy. In July, the country's combined installed capacity of wind and solar power reached 1.206 billion kilowatts—achieving a milestone originally targeted for 2030. Finland's Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air noted that China's clean energy generation in the first half of 2024 was equivalent to the total energy production of the United Kingdom during the same period in the previous year.
China's wind and solar power output continues to grow at a pace far exceeding that of other regions, reaffirming a global trend: China remains at the forefront of the clean energy transition.