China’s National Energy Administration on Tuesday issued the first annual report in the country's energy sector focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and energy development.
The report shows that the rapid development of AI is driving a sustained increase in global electricity demand for computing facilities. According to the International Energy Agency, the electricity consumption of data centers worldwide will nearly double by 2030 compared to 2025.
By 2025, China has built 42 intelligent computing clusters with tens of thousands of computing cards per day, and the total electricity consumption of computing centers nationwide reached 170 billion kilowatt-hours.
In terms of the large-scale industry models, dozens of large-scale models have been implemented in China's energy sector, covering fields such as power grid, new energy, hydro power, thermal power, nuclear power, coal, oil and gas.
"We are forming a virtuous cycle in which the energy industry creates application scenarios, and AI solves problems; the AI raises demand, and the energy industry optimizes supply accordingly. We are seizing the strategic opportunity of the booming development of AI and energy transformation to promote their deep and effective integration," said Wang Hongzhi, head of the National Energy Administration.
China issues report on integration of AI, energy development
As the United States renews its diplomatic push to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, a Chinese international affairs expert cautioned that a lasting peace remains elusive unless fundamental disputes over territory and security guarantees are addressed.
The Chinese expert's remarks came after U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday in efforts to revive Ukraine peace talks. They are also scheduled to visit Kiev the following day.
Meanwhile, both Russia and Ukraine have agreed to halt strikes on each other's capital during the U.S. envoys' visits.
Teng Jianqun, a prominent Chinese international affairs expert, noted that the current geopolitical climate presents a genuine, albeit fragile, window of opportunity for peace.
"Looking at the current situation, this is indeed a window of opportunity. Since February of this year, the United States has primarily focused its attention on dealing with Iran. Now, six months later, Washington is once again urging a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, signaling that the U.S. has readjusted its strategic focus. In terms of battlefield dynamics, fighting on the frontline has become highly deadlocked. Therefore, it is a critical moment now for both sides to pause and negotiate a resolution to this conflict," said Teng.
Teng added that the U.S. has maintained communication with both Moscow and Kiev, which lays a necessary foundation for discussing a potential ceasefire.
However, the expert warned that significant obstacles remain, particularly regarding territorial sovereignty and the security guarantees that Ukraine demands.
"Given the current situation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, expecting Russia to withdraw, or asking Ukraine to accept a 'land for peace' plan, are both unacceptable to either side. Therefore, the core issue remains to be territorial sovereignty. Meanwhile, Ukraine's security guarantees represent another fundamental concern. If these two basic issues are unresolved, I believe the conflict will continue," said Teng.
Expert warns U.S. unlikely to end Ukraine crisis without resolving core issues
