China has made unique contributions to global environment protection and green energy development through large-scale production of advanced solar panels and electric vehicles (EV), said Joseph Stiglitz, a Nobel Economic Prize laureate.
China's effort to provide affordable solar panels and EVs is saving the planet. Instead of expelling Chinese products, western countries should devote efforts to learn from China and invest in more research in these sectors, said Stiglitz during an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN).
"I think China's contribution in getting lower prices of solar panels and low-cost EVs is a major contribution to saving the planet. They succeeded in advancing technology. That is of global public good. I think, again, it's important for Western countries to have that technology. There could be a transfer of technology, but that doesn't happen right now. So, they have to develop that technology on their own," said Stiglitz.
Stiglitz pointed out that the U.S. government's "small yard, high fence" policy advocates for unfair competition, which is hurting the industry.
"The way they're going about it – through protectionism – I think it's the wrong way of doing it. What they should do is support research, support efforts to put the universities and private companies to produce more efficient EVs, more efficient solar panels. Let's have a competition to produce the best solar panels, not protectionism," said Stiglitz.
China benefits global environment with affordable solar panels, EVs: Nobel laureate
China benefits global environment with affordable solar panels, EVs: Nobel laureate
Northeast China's Shenyang City has launched a series of winter tourism routes that combine ice-snow culture with local characteristics, transforming the region’s cold resources into vibrant market activities.
Local authorities have upgraded infrastructure at various ski resorts and introduced a range of ice-themed amusement projects to welcome tourists from both home and abroad, boosting the local winter tourism market and driving consumption.
"It's excellent to ski here. It feels like I haven't left my hometown. The quality of the snow is superb, and it's not too cold. I feel great!" said Roger, a Russian tourist.
"The ski resort facilities have become more and more complete, and our experience keeps improving," said Guo Ying, one of the skiers.
In addition to expanding the ski resorts, a variety of activities, such as reindeer encounters, have been introduced to attract visitors.
"We've launched over 20 activities at the Snow Village in the Clouds, including interacting with reindeer, bobsledding, ice slides and castles," said Zhang Zhenyu, managing director of Dongbeiya Ski Resort.
As the main venue for the 15th National Winter Games in 2028, Shenyang has also organized a series of competitive events based on its winter sports facilities. Using winter sports events as an opportunity, local authorities have developed a range of accessible ice-snow experiences, incorporating new technologies, business models, and commercial activities.
These efforts offer high-quality experiences for consumers and stimulate ice-snow consumption.
"I hope more people will participate in and promote winter sports," said Zhao Shanshan, the women's freestyle aerials champion at a World Cup event.
Shenyang boosts winter tourism market with comprehensive ski resort upgrades
