China's cumulative installed power generation capacity reached 3.43 billion kilowatts by the end of March, marking a year-on-year increase of 14.6 percent, official data showed on Sunday.
Solar power generation capacity amounted to 950 million kilowatts by the end of last month, surging 43.4 percent compared to the same period last year, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA).
Wind power generation capacity stood at 540 million kilowatts by the end of March, rising 17.2 percent year on year, according to the NEA data.
In the first three months of 2025, China's major power generation companies invested 132.2 billion yuan (about 18.34 billion U.S. dollars) in power generation projects, down 2.5 percent year on year.
During the same period, investments in power grid projects reached 95.6 billion yuan, up 24.8 percent year on year, the NEA data showed.
China's installed power generation capacity up 14.6 percent in Q-1
The 9th International Symposium on Rose Research and Cultivation officially kicked off on Sunday in Beijing, marking the first time the event has been held in China in its 40-year history.
Over 1,000 rose varieties from both domestic and international sources are on display at the five-day event, which is scheduled to last until May 15.
In addition to an indoor exhibition hall, the event has also set up a sprawling 230,000-square-meter outdoor rose-themed science and exhibition areas, including three domestic gardens and four international gardens which creates a global cultural hub for roses.
Meanwhile, vibrant festival atmosphere is enhanced by markets, flower parades, and musical performances, promoting a new scene for cultural and leisure consumption through the integration of conferences, exhibitions, and festivals.
The symposium serves as a global platform for rose cultivation, with Beijing chosen for its rich genetic resources of roses.
China boasts nearly 10,000 rose varieties, and the rose has been designated as the city flower in 53 prefecture- and -above level cities.
In Beijing, the blooming period extends from April to November, making roses a prominent feature in urban landscaping and an essential part of garden city development.
9th edition of int'l symposium on rose research, cultivation opens in Beijing
