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      China-Africa cooperation supports South African transition to green energy

      2024-09-03 13:22 Last Updated At:13:47

      China and Africa have worked together to jointly propel towards a cleaner and more prosperous future through green technologies cooperation within the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which has spearheaded over 100 clean energy and green development projects in recent years.

      South Africa's Redstone Solar Thermal Power Project stands as a testament to the innovative partnership between China and Africa in the realm of renewable energy.

      Nestled 200 km from the bustling city of Kimberley and blessed with abundant sunlight, the Redstone Solar Thermal Power Project harnesses the natural resource with unparalleled efficiency. The site boasts one of the world's highest solar irradiation energy densities, reaching a remarkable 2,800 kilowatt-hours per square meter annually.

      In early 2024, the project was successfully integrated into the South African grid and can now deliver approximately 480 gigawatt-hours of clean power per year, illuminating 200,000 South African households.

      Clayton Michael Raad is a general machinery engineer of the project. Recalling his days at the project, Raad admitted that he was under mounting pressure at the beginning for working with colleagues from the other side of the sea. However, his anxiety was soon wiped away due to the efficient and scientific working mechanism.

      "The pressure was high at the start, but I think at the moment we have it under control. Each person knows his or her roles and responsibilities, what to do and when to do it. So I think we have it quite under control at the moment," said Raad.

      For the local community, the power project not only stands as a symbol of collaborative clean energy endeavors between China and Africa, but also functions as a valuable educational platform. Hosting open days for inquisitive students interested in engineering and science, the project has also served as a gateway to knowledge and inspiration.

      Raad expresses his deep admiration for the project, noting its profound impact in nurturing aspirations among budding talents. He believes that the project will act as a catalyst for dreams to flourish in the minds of many young individuals, igniting their passion for innovation and progress.

      "I really think [it's important to] see something first-hand instead of just reading from the book, because the kids were quite excited. They had quite a lot of questions and they were really amazed by this engineering mega structure that we are busy with here at the good project. I must say some of them, they even mentioned that they do aspire to come and work here one day," said Raad.

      China-Africa cooperation supports South African transition to green energy

      China-Africa cooperation supports South African transition to green energy

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      Transformation, upgrading of China's manufacturing investment accelerates in 2024

      2025-01-20 22:37 Last Updated At:23:07

      China in 2024 saw a faster transformation and upgrading of investment in manufacturing industry, a strong growth of investment in high-tech industries, and a rebound of investment in infrastructure construction, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Saturday.

      The investment in manufacturing industry grew by 9.2 percent compared to the previous year, or six percentage points higher than the growth rate of overall investment. In particular, investment in technological upgrades of manufacturing industry increased by eight percent, or 4.8 percentage points higher than overall investment growth.

      Private investment in manufacturing grew by 10.8 percent, driving up overall private investment by 5.3 percentage points.

      The structure of investment continued to optimize. Investment in high-tech industries rose eight percent compared to the previous year, which was 4.8 percentage points higher than the growth rate of overall investment. In particular, investment in high-tech manufacturing grew by seven percent, and that in high-tech service industry grew by 10.2 percent. Investments related to high-tech industries, such as aerospace equipment manufacturing and professional technical services, increased by more than 30 percent.

      In 2025, China plans to moderately increase central government budgetary investments, issue ultra-long-term special treasury bonds and local government special bonds, and enhance efforts to support projects for implementing major national strategies and building security capacity in key areas, as well as implementation of large-scale equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-in programs, with the aim of stimulating private investment activity through various measures, effectively leveraging government investment to drive social investment, improving investment efficiency, and promoting steady growth in investments.

      Transformation, upgrading of China's manufacturing investment accelerates in 2024

      Transformation, upgrading of China's manufacturing investment accelerates in 2024

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