“双碳”五年如何改变中国贡献世界

Core Insights - The "dual carbon" goals have significantly boosted confidence in China's green and low-carbon transition over the past five years, demonstrating that China can achieve its carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060 [1][6][7] - China's green low-carbon industry has shown that reducing reliance on fossil fuels while maintaining economic growth is feasible, with fossil fuel consumption growth rates consistently below economic growth rates [2][3] - The past five years have coincided with a critical period of energy and industrial revolutions, where China has leveraged innovation to lead in clean energy patents and industries such as photovoltaics and electric vehicles [3][4] Group 1 - China's photovoltaic manufacturing industry has grown at an annual rate of approximately 26%, while the battery industry has grown even faster, contributing to a total installed capacity of 2.2 billion kilowatts of non-fossil energy by 2025, accounting for 60.9% of total capacity [1][6] - As of August 2025, the proportion of new energy vehicles in new car sales has surpassed 50%, significantly exceeding the initial target of 20% [3][4] - China is now recognized as the world's first "electrostate," with its electricity generation expected to reach 10 trillion kilowatt-hours in 2024, accounting for nearly one-third of global production [5][6] Group 2 - China's solar panel production accounts for 80% of the global market, and its lithium battery production is also close to 80%, with new energy vehicles making up about 70% of the global total [6][7] - The global costs of solar and wind energy have decreased by over 80% and 60%, respectively, due to China's advancements in renewable energy technologies [6] - China's commitment to climate change initiatives remains steadfast, with ongoing efforts to provide green public goods and technologies to other countries, particularly in the Global South [6][7]