IEA says China renewables benefit world

Chinese efforts to combat climate change aid global shift to green energy

The rapid growth of renewable energy in China is outpacing the pursuit of national carbon goals, significantly aiding the global shift toward green energy, experts said.

They noted that China's advancements in technology, manufacturing and installations are crucial in providing affordable power and combating climate change globally.

Heymi Bahar, senior analyst at the International Energy Agency, said China is contributing a major portion of the National Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, which is all about countries' climate action goals to cut emissions and adapt to climate impacts.