The 2025 Shanghai International Carbon Neutrality Expo opened on Thursday, drawing over 300 enterprises from 15 countries and regions to participate.
Themed "Path to Carbon Neutrality," the exposition showcases the latest low-carbon technologies and products around the globe. With many of the exhibits already put into practice, the expo attracts global low-carbon practitioners to investigate the new developments in the green industry.
Among the exhibitors, a local power company vowed to take full advantage of Shanghai's offshore wind power, and has planned long-term projects to promote green energy development in the city.
"By now, we have planned offshore wind power projects of around 30 million kilowatts for Shanghai. Through long-term construction, we believe the proportion of green energy in Shanghai will gradually increase, which will greatly promote the city's energy transition," said Huang Ruanming, an exhibitor.
This year's expo has established a special section targeting the country's policy of promoting large-scale equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-ins. One highlight is an autonomous charging vehicle with energy storage functions. Using mobile charging technology, it provides flexible "charger-finds-car" services that can complete a fast charge within 30 minutes.
"We have carried out surveys in residential compounds. For every 100 new energy vehicles in a compound, such charging vehicles can help save at least 15 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. They have already been implemented in dozens of Shanghai neighborhoods," said exhibitor Song Zhenwei.
In addition, the expo has also gathered private enterprises focusing on promoting carbon neutrality applications, presenting exhibits ranging from industrial energy-saving technologies and consumer green products, to carbon footprint management systems.
"We are committed to advancing offshore renewable energy development. By increasing the proportion of new energy in the energy mix, we can effectively reduce carbon emissions. In the future, we aim to achieve more precise energy consumption reduction with technology upgrades and AI applications," said Shao Xu, an exhibitor from a private enterprise focusing on green energy.
Int'l Carbon Neutrality Expo showcases latest products, technologies in green energy
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
