走进山东烟台蓬莱海工产业园，一幅"研发—制造—运维"环环相扣的产业画卷徐徐展开。这里已成为山 东首个集上、中、下游于一体的海上风电全产业链园区。"我们不是孤零零地造设备，而是构建了一个 完整的产业生态。"园区工作人员张研说。 海上风电是风电技术与海洋工程技术深度融合的战略性新兴产业。2024年，蓬莱提出"以中国海上风电 母港为核心制造先导区，打造19平方公里蓬莱海工产业园"。目前，园区配套关联企业达130家，园区工 业总产值突破175亿元，同比增长21%，成为烟台海洋工程产业链的"领头雁"。 走进威海市乳山港的山东海上风电装备制造产业乳山基地，一根重达1500吨的10兆瓦风机单桩正在组 装。据了解，乳山海域的海上风电发电机组中，"乳山造"配套率已超过50%。乳山市以乳山港为核心， 近百平方公里区域面积内集聚了100余家企业，聚力打造风电装备特色产业集群，目前已初步构建了集 主机、塔筒、单桩、海缆等核心零部件生产及储能、实训、运维检测于一体的海上风电产业链条。 近年来，山东能源集团积极投身于绿色转型的浪潮中，组建成立新能源集团，以此为省级新能源投资平 台，全力主导渤中海上风电的开发。如今，山东能源集团渤中海上风 ...

莫汉兴致颇浓地分享了他关注到的中企海外布局变化：其一，部分中企开始在欧洲本地设厂，既为当地 创造就业，也将生产直接融入欧洲供应链。同时，通过企业并购熟悉欧洲能源市场规则，实现多方共赢 的结果，有效化解部分争议。 其二，越来越多中企正主动融入当地社会。在英国曼彻斯特，中企深耕多年，推动成立了曼彻斯特中国 论坛。从技术合作到学生交流，从足球文化到项目投资，曼彻斯特与中国企业建立起了长期信任关系。 在希腊比雷埃夫斯港，中企赞助当地足球队，积极参与社区互动，与当地人一起过希腊节日和中国节 日。"人的主动融入最关键。"莫汉说，"无论在哪个国家，都要先懂当地文化，再谈合作。" 新华社伦敦9月24日电 记者手记丨这位英国学者谈"一带一路"，为何值得一听 新华社记者高文成 位于英国西北部兰卡斯特的兰卡斯特大学，今年第五次主办"一带一路"倡议跨学科会议。23日上午，记 者走进气氛热烈的会议现场，立刻被首位主旨发言嘉宾贾尔斯·莫汉所吸引。 莫汉是英国开放大学教授，深耕国际发展学领域多年，目前主持由欧洲研究理事会资助的项目"重新定 位发展：中国在欧洲基础设施投资的动力和影响"。欧洲研究理事会由欧盟设立，是欧洲顶尖的前沿研 究资助机 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the accelerating global carbon neutrality process and the increasing demand for critical minerals driven by the transition to clean energy technologies, highlighting the complex geopolitical competition among major countries in securing these resources [2][3]. Group 1: Importance of Critical Minerals - Critical minerals play an irreplaceable role in high-tech industries, clean energy technologies, and national defense, making supply security a key strategic consideration for countries [5]. - The global energy transition heavily relies on critical minerals, which are essential for ensuring energy security and supporting economic development [6]. Group 2: Demand and Supply Dynamics - The demand for critical minerals is surging, with lithium demand projected to grow nearly 30% in 2024, significantly exceeding the 10% annual growth rate seen in the 2010s [3]. - The demand for nickel, cobalt, graphite, and rare earth elements is expected to increase by 6% to 8% in 2024, primarily driven by applications in electric vehicles, battery storage, renewable energy, and power grids [3]. - The rapid expansion of investments in electric grids in China has been a major factor in the recent growth of copper demand [15]. Group 3: Geopolitical Strategies - Countries are increasingly focusing on critical mineral supply chain security as a core policy issue, employing legislation, policy guidance, and international cooperation to ensure stable supplies [10]. - The U.S. has implemented several legislative actions to enhance domestic supply chain resilience, including the establishment of the Critical Minerals Security Strategy [10]. - The European Union has introduced the Critical Raw Materials Act to ensure the security and sustainability of critical mineral supplies [10]. Group 4: Geographic Distribution and Market Characteristics - The geographical distribution of critical mineral reserves is highly concentrated, with significant shares located in specific regions, such as lithium in the "Lithium Triangle" of South America [13]. - The production of certain critical minerals, like cobalt, is dominated by a few countries, with the Democratic Republic of Congo accounting for 86% of cobalt production [13]. - Western multinational mining companies dominate the ownership of critical mineral resources, leveraging their technological and experiential advantages over developing countries [14]. Group 5: Price Trends - Despite the rapid increase in demand, the supply of critical minerals has also surged, leading to downward pressure on prices, particularly for battery metals [15]. - Lithium prices soared eightfold between 2021 and 2022 but have since dropped by over 80% in 2023 [15]. - Prices for graphite, cobalt, and nickel are expected to decline by 10% to 20% in 2024 [15].

9月23日，中华人民共和国国务院总理 李强在全球发展倡议高级别会议上发表讲话，他提到，中国将继 续积极推动全球发展绿色转型。中国已建成世界最大、最完整的新能源产业链，推动全球风电和光伏发 电成本在过去10年分别下降超过60%和80%。目前，中方同100多个国家和地区开展了绿色能源合作项 目，有力支持了当地绿色发展。我们将继续以自身稳定、优质的新能源产品供给，为填补世界"绿色缺 口"作出中国贡献。 未来5年，中方还将开展200个海洋发展合作项目，支持小岛屿国家提升可持续发展能力，并在发展中国 家实施"清洁炉灶百千万工程"，助力共建清洁、美丽、可持续的世界。 讲话原文如下： 在全球发展倡议高级别会议上的讲话 各位嘉宾， 女士们，先生们，朋友们： 发展是人类社会的永恒主题。联合国成立之初，就把促进全球发展写入宪章。80年来，各方协力推动全 球发展，取得令人瞩目的成果。习近平主席2021年在联合国大会上提出全球发展倡议，着眼人类社会的 最广泛利益，呼吁各方做到"六个坚持"，为推进共同发展发挥了重要引领作用。目前，这一重要倡议的 落实机制已有130多个国家和国际组织参与，成为广受欢迎的国际公共产品。今天我们一道出席全球 ...

Core Perspective - Wuhan is undergoing a transformation to leverage its advantages in technology, logistics, and ecological sustainability, aiming to become a pivotal city in the Yangtze River Economic Belt [1][12]. Group 1: Economic Transformation - Wuhan's economy has rebounded, crossing the 2 trillion yuan mark, maintaining its position among the top ten cities in China and first in Central China [1]. - The city is focusing on three major advantages: technological self-reliance, logistics hub development, and ecological transformation [1][12]. Group 2: Technological Innovation - Wuhan is fostering a "tropical rainforest" style innovation ecosystem, with significant advancements in AI and positioning technology, achieving a 50% reduction in size and 40% decrease in power consumption for new chips [2]. - The establishment of the Wuhan Industrial Innovation Development Institute is facilitating the commercialization of research outcomes through innovative funding mechanisms [3]. Group 3: Logistics Development - Wuhan has developed a multi-modal transport network, enhancing its logistics capabilities and becoming the second city in China to establish a comprehensive logistics hub [7]. - The opening of direct shipping routes has significantly reduced transportation times, benefiting local industries and enhancing international trade [8]. Group 4: Ecological Sustainability - Wuhan has been recognized as the world's first international wetland city with a population over ten million, focusing on ecological protection and restoration [10]. - The city is implementing innovative urban planning strategies, such as sponge city concepts, to enhance water management and biodiversity [11]. Group 5: Cultural and Tourism Development - Wuhan aims to become a world-renowned cultural tourism destination, integrating its rich historical and cultural resources into tourism development [17]. - The city has seen a significant increase in tourist numbers and revenue, with a 12.17% rise in visitors and a 16.55% increase in tourism income in the first half of 2025 [21].

Group 1: Core Perspective - The "14th Five-Year Plan" is a critical period for the Chinese steel industry to transition from scale leadership to quality breakthroughs, with special steel being essential for high-end manufacturing [1] - CITIC Special Steel has emerged as a benchmark in the global special steel industry through continuous efforts in innovation, low-carbon transformation, and social responsibility [1][2] Group 2: Technological Innovation - The steel industry's transformation focuses on shifting from meeting quantity demands to supporting quality upgrades, with special steel providing indispensable material support for major national projects [2][3] - CITIC Special Steel maintains an average annual R&D investment of over 3% of revenue, significantly exceeding the industry average, and has obtained 1,851 authorized patents, including 50 international patents [3] Group 3: Green Transformation - The steel industry accounts for approximately 15% of national carbon emissions, and CITIC Special Steel adopts a dual approach to carbon reduction: enhancing its own low-carbon production system and innovating products to assist downstream industries in reducing emissions [4] - The company has implemented significant renewable energy projects, including 157 MW of solar power and 28.8 MW of wind power, achieving annual carbon reductions exceeding 110,000 tons [4] Group 4: Social Responsibility and ESG - CITIC Special Steel integrates social responsibility into its core operations, focusing on long-term contributions to the industry chain, employees, and society, rather than merely engaging in charitable donations [6] - The company has received multiple awards for its ESG practices, including the "Five-Star Golden Award" for social responsibility in the manufacturing sector [7] Group 5: Future Directions - The future of China's special steel industry is expected to shift from "catching up" to "leading," with a focus on high-end manufacturing, new energy, and marine engineering [7][8] - CITIC Special Steel aims to achieve industry-leading carbon neutrality, deepen research in hydrogen metallurgy, and replicate its "lighthouse factory" model across more bases [7][8]

Group 1: China Petrochemical Nanjing Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (South Chemical Company) - The company has a 90-year history, with its first plant still producing industrial sulfuric acid [2] - During the war, the founder, Fan Xudong, refused to cooperate with the Japanese, leading to the relocation of key equipment to preserve the chemical industry [2][3] - The company developed the "Hou's Alkali Method," improving sodium utilization from 35% to over 96% and reducing costs by nearly 40% [3] - South Chemical Company is now focusing on producing electronic-grade sulfuric acid, essential for chip manufacturing, and has established a carbon capture laboratory [4][5] Group 2: WISCO Kunming Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. (Wukun Company) - Founded in 1939, the company emerged during wartime, contributing significantly to China's steel production [6][7] - The company faced numerous challenges, including air raids, but successfully produced over 10,000 tons of iron and 4,000 tons of steel during the war [7] - Wukun Company has transitioned to a modern, intelligent production environment, enhancing efficiency and reducing emissions [8][9] - It is a pioneer in producing high-strength seismic steel and has developed various deep-processing steel products [9] Group 3: Nanjiao Hydropower Plant - The plant, built during the war, was crucial for powering the strategic Yunnan tin mines [10][11] - Despite facing significant challenges, including air raids, the plant was completed and significantly increased tin production [11] - The plant has undergone digital transformation, improving operational efficiency and safety [12][13] - It has been recognized as an industrial cultural heritage site, with ongoing investments for modernization [13]

Core Insights - The dialogue between Chinese and European business leaders focused on new challenges and opportunities in China-Europe economic and trade relations, as well as deepening practical cooperation in key areas [1][4] Group 1: Economic and Trade Relations - Despite global geopolitical tensions and supply chain restructuring, China-Europe trade remains resilient, with bilateral trade expected to reach $787.5 billion in 2024, maintaining a historical high [4] - Industrial goods and intra-industry trade dominate the trade landscape, with significant complementarity in mid-to-high-end manufacturing, consumer goods, and technology products [4] - The importance of service trade is increasing, providing new momentum for China's service industry modernization and broad opportunities for EU companies in the Chinese market [4] Group 2: Strategic Cooperation - Both sides emphasize the importance of stabilizing China-Europe economic relations, expressing concerns that excessive politicization could harm market and supply chain interests [4] - There is a call for practical cooperation in areas such as digital technology, clean energy, energy storage, and green transformation [4] - The 50th anniversary of China-Europe diplomatic relations serves as both a historical reflection and a starting point for future collaboration, highlighting the need for consensus-building through communication and cooperation to address international complexities [4] Group 3: Future Outlook - The meeting resulted in the release of a think tank research report titled "Building a Future-Oriented New Strategic Partnership between China and Europe," outlining key areas for practical cooperation and future prospects [4]

Core Insights - The global shipping industry is undergoing a green transformation driven by IMO emission reduction targets and the European carbon tax, with green methanol expected to be a major alternative fuel by 2030, potentially increasing current methanol demand by 40% [1][3] Group 1: Drivers of Green Transition - The shipping fuel sector consumes approximately 300 million tons annually, contributing over 2% to global CO2 emissions, prompting a shift towards greener alternatives [1] - Three main drivers are identified: 1. IMO's carbon reduction targets aim for a 20%-30% reduction by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 [1] 2. The inclusion of shipping in the European carbon trading system, with carbon taxes starting in 2024, leading to additional costs for shipping companies [1] 3. The current shipbuilding cycle, which lasts about 20 years, is entering a new phase after a previous boom from 2001 to 2008 [1] Group 2: Green Methanol as a Key Fuel - Methanol is favored for its advantages such as flexible storage and refueling, low cost per unit of energy, established infrastructure, low ship modification costs, and environmental benefits [2] - Currently, there are at least 320 orders for methanol-fueled ships, primarily container vessels, with a concentrated delivery period expected in 2026 [2] Group 3: Market Potential and Pricing - The global methanol consumption is projected to be around 140 million tons in 2024, with ship fuel demand translating to approximately 500-600 million tons of green methanol, indicating a potential growth of over 40% in global methanol demand if the penetration rate reaches 10% by 2030 [3] - The current price of green methanol exceeds 7,000 yuan per ton, making it economically unfeasible for shipowners, necessitating cost reductions through scale and technological advancements [4] Group 4: Investment Opportunities - Companies to watch include Jin Feng Technology, Longi Green Energy, Sunshine Power, Jidian Co., China Tianying, Fuke Environmental Protection, Taiyuan Heavy Industry, Aerospace Engineering, Donghua Technology, Tianwo Technology, Huaguang Huaneng, and Shenghui Technology [5]

Core Viewpoint - VinFast, V-Green, and GSM have signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with BDO Bank to develop a comprehensive ecosystem for electric vehicles in the Philippines, aiming to facilitate the country's green transition [1] Group 1: Strategic Cooperation - The agreement establishes a comprehensive cooperation framework covering multiple key areas, including digital banking services, consumer finance, insurance, fleet financing, and charging station infrastructure development [1] - The collaboration aims to create a sustainable, synchronized, and easily accessible electric vehicle ecosystem for the Philippine market [1] Group 2: Stakeholder Statements - VinFast's Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, Yang Chiou-Chuang, emphasized that the strategic partnership with reputable partners like BDO will provide more opportunities for the public to use electric vehicles, contributing to a green, smart, and fully developed transportation ecosystem [1] - BDO Bank's Executive Vice President and Head of Institutional Banking, Charles M. Rodriguez, stated that the collaboration will create opportunities for BDO to promote the adoption of electric vehicles and the development of green infrastructure in the Philippines [1]