China's highway charging for new energy vehicles (NEVs) hit a record high of 123 million kilowatt-hours during the just-concluded eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday season, an increase of 45.73 percent over the same period of the previous year, official data showed.
During the holiday, the NEV charging sessions on the country's highways reached 5.169 million, and the average daily charging volume stood at 15.3591 million kWh, 2.59 times the average daily volume recorded earlier this year, according to the National Energy Administration.
The National Day holiday this year coincided with the Mid-Autumn Festival, extending the vacation from Oct 1 through Oct 8. The longer break fueled vibrant travel demand, filling highways and transport hubs with bustling activity.
China's NEV market has grown rapidly in recent years. By the end of June, there were 36.89 million NEVs on Chinese roads, accounting for 10.27 percent of the country's total automobile fleet. China has held its position as the world's largest NEV market for 10 consecutive years.
Propelled by the widespread adoption of NEVs, China has rapidly expanded its charging infrastructure. The country now boasts the world's largest charging network, and has achieved a ratio of two charging piles for every five electric vehicles.
NEV charging on China's highways hits record high during National Day holiday
China opposes the use or threat of force in international relations, opposes imposing one's own will on others, and opposes a return of the world to the "law of the jungle," Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday.
During the call, Araghchi briefed Wang on the latest developments in Iran, saying the recent unrest was incited by external forces and that the situation has now returned to stability.
Saying that Iran has made preparations to respond to external interference while keeping the door wide open to dialog, Araghchi expressed hope that China would play a greater role in promoting regional peace and stability.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China consistently upholds the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law, opposes the use or threat of force in international relations, opposes imposing one's own will on others, and opposes a return of the world to the "law of the jungle."
He said that the Chinese side believes the Iranian government and people will stay united, overcome difficulties, maintain national stability, and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests.
Wang also called on all parties to cherish peace, exercise restraint, and resolve differences through dialog, adding that China is willing to play a constructive role in this regard.
Chinese, Iranian FMs have phone conversation
