Core Viewpoint - The forum focused on "creating digital product passports to support sustainable trade development," highlighting the importance of energy innovation and digital empowerment in achieving ESG goals and industrial upgrades [1][3]. Group 1: Energy Structure and Challenges - The global energy structure is still dominated by fossil fuels, accounting for 80% of the total energy mix, with significant regional disparities in energy reliance [3]. - Non-OECD countries in regions like Asia-Pacific and the Middle East continue to heavily depend on fossil fuels, resulting in high carbon intensity, while OECD countries have lower carbon intensity due to decreasing coal usage [3]. - The upcoming EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Digital Product Passport (DPP) regulations will pose significant challenges for developing countries outside the EU [3]. Group 2: Opportunities in Energy Transition - Historical data shows that global wind and solar power installations have increased by tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of times over the past 30 years, with China nearing a 500,000-fold increase by 2024, showcasing a new low-carbon development path [3][4]. - Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050-2060 requires an annual growth rate of over 8%-10% in zero-carbon energy or faster growth in negative carbon technologies [3]. Group 3: AI and Energy Innovation - The synergy between AI and energy is seen as a major trend for energy innovation, focusing on clean, low-carbon, and efficient energy solutions [4]. - The "AI + Energy" action plan released by the National Energy Administration and the National Development and Reform Commission is a response to the growing energy demands of AI data centers [4]. Group 4: Trade and Investment Opportunities - The EU's CBAM and DPP should be viewed as opportunities rather than just challenges, as China's green products like photovoltaics, lithium batteries, and electric vehicles can provide significant carbon reduction benefits during their usage phase [5]. - The DPP can transform invisible environmental benefits into visible, inclusive real-world assets, attracting investment and financing to create a new paradigm for development in the Global South [5].