China commits to clean technology

By Gong Jie
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Wan Gang, minister of science and technology of the People's Republic of China, speaks on June 27 at the 2017 Dalian Summer Davos. [Photo by Gong Jie/China.org.cn]

Wan Gang, minister of science and technology of the People's Republic of China, speaks on June 27 at the 2017 Dalian Summer Davos. [Photo by Gong Jie/China.org.cn]



China will prioritize green development and focus on clean technology, according to Wan Gang, minister of science and technology, speaking on June 27 at the 2017 Dalian Summer Davos.

He stressed the global benefits of clean energy, and said China would work towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposed by the United Nations.

According to the minister, China has developed the world's most advanced technology for ultra-high voltage (UHV) transmission. In addition, there were 400 million households using smart meters in China.

“It is fair to say we are leading in clean technology development,” he said.

Investment in innovation is a crucial factor in driving growth, and, added Wan Gang, the private sector has a key role to play in clean tech innovation.

Chinese people are getting back on their bikes, a mode of transport that, until recently, was seen as old-fashioned. This is partly due to the rising popularity of bicycle-sharing companies like ofo and Mobike, and the rapid adoption of quick and easy mobile payment technology.

Wan Gang also emphasized the need for flexible policy-making, declaring: “We encourage the adoption of clean energy. We should also make it easier for clean energy to gain market access”.

“Technology innovation goes hand-in-hand with innovation in the institutional support arrangements,” he said, while acknowledging the challenges ahead: “Over the past two decades, development has boosted our economy, but it has brought about some negative impacts as well, like air pollution.”

Wan also highlighted the importance of international collaboration and said China should learn best practice from others and share its experiences with developing economies.

Established in 2007, the Summer Davos has become a key gathering on science, technology and innovation.

Over 2,000 prominent leaders from politics, business, civil society, academia and the arts are meeting in China's northeastern coastal city Dalian from Tuesday to Thursday. The participants are from 84 countries and regions, and 56 percent of them are from overseas.

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