BHP CEO applauds opening-up efforts

China, which is showing leadership in several areas, is very important in the global transition to a clean energy future, and BHP is looking forward to continued growth as the country advances plans for high-quality development and the energy transition, the top executive of the global mining giant said at the China Development Forum on Sunday.

"China's willingness to open up wider to the world and the world's willingness to work with China are integral to achieving the future we all seek," said BHP CEO Mike Henry.

Chinese investment in emerging clean energy sectors, up 24 percent year-on-year to $676 billion in 2023 alone, is currently among the top drivers of economic growth in the country, according to Henry.