Chinese - style modernization is a modernization featuring harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature. In recent years, with the rapid development of fields such as solar photovoltaic power generation and new - energy vehicles, China's achievements in green transformation have won unanimous recognition and wide acclaim from the international community. Recently, many foreign media and international research institutions have released analysis reports, stating that clean energy has become a new driving force for China's economic growth. While creating economic and people - oriented benefits, it also safeguards the country's energy security and has a positive impact on addressing global climate challenges.
An analysis report published on February 19 on a climate - policy website pointed out that after comprehensively considering official statistics, industry data, and analysts' reports, economic activities related to clean energy are playing an increasingly important role. In 2024, they contributed over 10% to China's economic growth. In particular, the so - called "new three items" (new - energy vehicles, lithium - ion batteries, and solar cells) industries have performed remarkably well.
The report said that the overall contribution of the clean - energy sector to China's economy is approximately 1.36 trillion yuan, comparable to the annual GDP of countries like Saudi Arabia. Among them, the new - energy vehicle industry has achieved outstanding results. In 2024, China produced nearly 13 million new - energy vehicles, a year - on - year increase of 34%, and a large part of them were exported around the world. The growth in the sales of Chinese - made new - energy vehicles benefits from local government policies on the one hand, and reflects wide international market recognition on the other. New - model electric vehicles produced by Chinese companies have longer cruising ranges, shorter charging times, and intelligent features such as "autonomous driving navigation", which greatly enhance the driving experience for consumers. The report predicts that with the conclusion of the 14th Five - Year Plan, China's investment in clean energy will further increase in 2025.
An article on February 19 quoted the deputy editor of a climate - related website as saying that some people might be surprised by the scale and speed of China's clean - energy development. In fact, China has long been investing in clean energy and has a long - term plan. He believes that the development of the clean - energy sector not only brings new economic impetus to China but also reduces China's dependence on oil as a major oil - importing country, strengthens energy - security protection, and promotes the balance of international payments.
He also believes that despite the ever - changing international situation, China has always firmly supported the development of clean energy. Although policy changes by the new US president may have some impact on the global emission - reduction process, China has clearly stated at the World Leaders' Climate Action Summit of the Baku UN Climate Change Conference that its determination and actions to actively address climate change will not change. He said that China's emphasis on the clean - energy sector is not only beneficial for addressing global climate challenges but also a "wise move" from an economic perspective.
A recent report pointed out that China's investment in clean energy and electrification has brought substantial economic returns and is expected to enable China to achieve its emission - reduction targets ahead of schedule. "China has set an example for the United States in the development of clean - energy technologies." The report said that China is likely to reach its carbon peak this year and become a global leader in clean - energy technologies.
An article on a Singaporean website on the 20th stated that China's clean - energy technology is developing strongly. Quoting the chief analyst of a Finnish research center, the article said that the research conclusion that clean energy empowers China's economic development is of great significance, indicating that clean - energy investment can be the core engine of economic growth and is of great value for the world to jointly address climate change. The article mentioned that China is the world's largest manufacturer of new - energy vehicles and solar cells. Its large - scale production has effectively reduced the prices of green technologies, benefiting many developing countries and enabling poor countries to afford these technologies.