China on Friday issued a new plan on promoting the deep integration of the transportation and energy sectors, and under the plan, the proportion of electricity in the country's transport sector's final energy consumption is targeted to reach 10 percent by 2027. The goal was outlined in a guideline jointly issued by the Ministry of Transport, the National Development and Reform Commission along with nine other departments.
The guideline outlines 25 key tasks in 8 areas, focusing on transportation infrastructure, transportation equipment, fuel supply, industry cultivation, and element security.
A major emphasis is placed on strengthening the coordination of transportation and energy infrastructure planning.
It also aims to promote the integration and interaction of transportation and energy infrastructure planning to ensure the development of a clean energy supply and security system for transportation.
In addition, the guideline also emphasizes the need to strengthen the support for land and sea resources used for the development of clean energy in transportation infrastructure. It calls for region-specific approaches to advancing the development and utilization of clean energy in railways, highways, ports, waterways, and hub stations.
It also calls for the phasing out of high-energy-consuming and high-emission transportation equipment, such as railway locomotives, vehicles, and ships. It encourages local regions to adopt region-specific approaches for developing and utilizing solar and wind energy through transportation infrastructure, while also establishing a number of innovative pilot projects for the integration of transportation and energy.
Proportion of electricity in China's transportation sector targeted to reach 10 pct by 2027
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday China is willing to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and advance the China-Lesotho strategic partnership.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane in the capital of Lesotho.
During the meeting, Wang congratulated Lesotho on the 60th anniversary of its independence this year, and spoke highly of Lesotho government's efforts to prioritize economic development and steer the African country onto a path of sustainable growth. Since the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in 2024, the two sides have advanced cooperation under the 10 partnership action plans unveiled at the summit, successfully implementing a number of key projects to effectively promote Lesotho's development and revitalization, Wang said.
China stands ready to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and push for greater development of the China-Lesotho strategic partnership, he added.
Calling on the two sides to firmly support each other, Wang said that China will accelerate the implementation of its zero-tariff policy for African countries, including Lesotho, expand bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation, facilitate broader access of Lesotho's specialty products to the Chinese market, and continue to support Lesotho's national development.
China will continue to stand firmly with African countries, uphold justice for the Global South, including Lesotho, oppose unilateralism and acts of bullying, and work together to build a community with a shared future for humanity, Wang said.
On his part, Matekane said during the meeting that Lesotho cherishes its friendship with China and the strategic partnership between the two countries, and expressed gratitude for China's valuable support for the development of African countries, including Lesotho.
Lesotho firmly adheres to the one-China principle and resolutely supports China in safeguarding its core interests, he said, noting that his country stands ready to strengthen strategic mutual trust with China, expand people-to-people exchanges, jointly implement the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, and deepen cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, manufacturing and energy.
Matekane stressed that China's zero-tariff policy for African products will inject new impetus into Lesotho's development. He also expressed Lesotho's willingness to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with China on multilateral platforms such as BRICS to jointly address global challenges.
On the same day, Wang also held talks with Lejone Mpotjoana, minister of foreign affairs and international relations of Lesotho.
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
