8 h. ago China’s ‘green great wall’ in Inner Mongolia traps three more deserts

China has completed a sand control belt spanning three deserts in Inner Mongolia, marking yet another milestone in the creation of a “green great wall” across the arid northern region. The last piece of straw checkerboard, a widely used method in China to stabilise sand, was placed at the southern edge of the Badain Jaran Desert on Sunday, according to state news agency Xinhua. The move completed a 1,856km (1,153-mile) green belt that also runs across the Tengger and Ulan Buh deserts, the agency...

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8 h. ago China’s ‘green great wall’ in Inner Mongolia traps 3 more deserts

China has completed a sand control belt spanning three deserts in Inner Mongolia, marking yet another milestone in the creation of a “green great wall” across the arid northern region. The last piece of straw checkerboard, a widely used method in China to stabilise sand, was placed at the southern edge of the Badain Jaran Desert on Sunday, according to state news agency Xinhua. The move completed a 1,856km (1,153-mile) green belt that also runs across the Tengger and Ulan Buh deserts, the agency...

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7 d. ago Is this the copper century? China moves to shore up supplies from Africa

Lithium and cobalt may have dominated the rush for critical minerals for EV batteries, solar and defence systems, but now copper is emerging as a key element in the green energy transition. Recognising this, China is strategically positioning itself to secure copper supplies, especially from Africa, investing heavily in mining and processing facilities. While the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia have long been China’s top destinations, Botswana is now also becoming a significant...

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1 week ago Hong Kong has potential to become green marine fuel hub with Beijing’s backing

Hong Kong has potential to become green marine fuel hub with Beijing’s backing  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago China’s Wuhu Shipyard sets sights on European market with new green shipping alliance

China’s Wuhu Shipyard sets sights on European market with new green shipping alliance  Offshore-Energy.biz

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2 w. ago China, Central Asia Expand Green Energy Cooperation Under Belt and Road Initiative

China, Central Asia Expand Green Energy Cooperation Under Belt and Road Initiative  Newswire :) Press Release Distribution

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3 w. ago China Eases Battery, Steel Scrap Import Rules to Aid Green Push

China Eases Battery, Steel Scrap Import Rules to Aid Green Push  Bloomberg.com

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3 w. ago Will China’s new solar firms accelerate Indonesia’s green transition?

Will China’s new solar firms accelerate Indonesia’s green transition?  Global Voices

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4 w. ago Beijing’s green mirage: How China drives environmental destruction abroad while claiming climate leadership at home

Beijing’s green mirage: How China drives environmental destruction abroad while claiming climate leadership at home  Lowy Institute

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