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Xing Huina:
Due to time constraints, we will take one last question. Please raise your hand to ask a question.
China News Service:
In recent years, China's green transition has been accelerating. What measures did MOFCOM take to promote green trade in 2024? And what are your considerations going forward? Thank you.
Li Yongjie:
Thank you for your questions. I would like to invite Mr. Meng to answer this question.
Meng Yue:
Thank you for your questions. The international community has reached a common consensus about advancing the transition to green and low-carbon economic and social development, and developing green trade has also become an overwhelming trend. The CPC Central Committee and the State Council have attached great importance to green trade. The third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and the Central Economic Work Conference have both issued arrangements, proposing actively developing green trade.
In recent years, Chinese foreign trade enterprises have actively adapted to the trend of green trade and transformed the philosophy of green and low-carbon development into high-quality products, enriching global supply, and making significant contributions to global efforts to address climate change. China's new energy vehicles, wind power equipment and other products are highly aligned with current demands and trends in the international market, and are favored by global consumers. They have become a widely acclaimed symbol through which China shares the achievements of its green transition and development with the world. The International Renewable Energy Agency reported that over the past decade, the global average costs of generating one kilowatt-hour of electricity from wind and photovoltaic power have decreased by more than 60% and 80%, respectively, largely thanks to contributions from China.
Since 2024, MOFCOM has been tracking the development trends of green trade and has gained an in-depth understanding of the needs of foreign trade enterprises in this area. Through organizing specialized training, compiling knowledge manuals, selecting best practices and launching public service platforms, MOFCOM has guided foreign trade enterprises to pursue green and low-carbon development, accelerating the green transition of foreign trade industrial and supply chains.
In the next phase, in accordance with the requirements of the Central Economic Work Conference, we will actively develop green trade, focusing on the following three aspects: First, we will introduce policies. We will work with the National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, and other departments to form synergies, promptly introduce special policies for the development of green trade, expand the import and export of related products and services, and promote green and low-carbon development throughout the entire process of foreign trade. Second, we will optimize services We will further optimize public services such as service platforms and specialized training and strengthen explanations of policies and regulations, the sharing of market information and promotion of excellent experiences, to enhance the awareness and capabilities of foreign trade enterprises in pursuing green and low-carbon development. At the same time, we will promote contact between third-party carbon service agencies and foreign trade enterprises to improve the quality and efficiency of carbon services such as carbon footprint certification. Third, we will promote cooperation. We will continue to actively participate in negotiations on high-standard trade and economic agreement through multilateral and bilateral channels and expand international cooperation in the green and low-carbon sectors to make positive contributions to promoting global green trade development. Thank you.
Xing Huina:
Today's briefing is hereby concluded. Any reporters with additional questions may contact us after the briefing. Thank you to all the speakers and friends from the media. Goodbye.
Translated and edited by Wang Yiming, Chen Xinyan, Yan Bin, Wang Xingguang, Cui Can, Mi Xingang, Xu Kailin, Wang Qian, Li Xiao, Huang Shan, Fan Junmei, Li Huiru, David Ball, and Jay Birbeck. In case of any discrepancy between the English and Chinese texts, the Chinese version is deemed to prevail.
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