Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urged Chinese photovoltaic (PV) companies to be stronger in adversity by strengthening innovation and tapping both overseas and domestic markets.
A leading Chinese solar panel manufacturer, Trina Solar, sounded alarm over the devastating effect of the European Union's decision to impose punitive duties against Chinese solar products.
China will become the world's energy laboratory for decades to come, as the country continues to create a greener economy, experts said.
China has set up a preliminary groundwater monitoring network as part of the country's effort to preserve its groundwater resources, said an official on Friday.
The United States, China and the European Union have had initial discussions on a possible "global" agreement to resolve solar energy disputes.
China lowered the per-ton retail prices of gasoline and diesel by 95 yuan ($15.32) and 90 yuan, respectively, starting from Friday.
The EU decision to impose duties on Chinese solar panel products has been taken despite warnings from many European solar companies and organizations.
Responding to the EU's imposition of an anti-dumping tariff, Chinese solar companies have expressed their anger and opposition to the decision.
EU's decision to impose punitive import duties on Chinese solar panels risks going out of the boundaries of the normal trade ties.
The European Commission decided to levy temporary punitive tariffs against China's multi-billion-dollar solar exports on Tuesday, in spite of strong oppositions.
A program designed to share Chinese wind energy technology with developing countries kicked off Tuesday in northwest China's Gansu province.
China's 15 operational nuclear power reactors are in a safe status, says a government report issued on Tuesday.
China keeps nuclear power at lowest level
China reported drops in emissions of major pollutants last year, according to a government report issued Tuesday.
Due to the soaring demand for cleaner air, air purifiers will become the new growth driver for the country's sluggish home appliance industry.
A plastic bag ban launched five years ago has cut consumption by at least 67 billion bags, saving an equivalent of 6 million tons of oil.
Senior officials from China and the US, the world's two largest economies and greenhouse gases emitters, agreed to intensify cooperation on climate change.
The use of ultra-thin plastic bags is still widespread five years after the introduction of a national ban aimed to reduce pollution and save energy.
"Some EU member states' choices were based on their own rational judgments," said a spokeswoman from the Chinese mission.
A senior official with the WWF said that the punitive tariffs the EU plans to impose on Chinese solar panels are "insensitive, counter-jobs and counter green energy".
As the European Union's solar panel dispute against China continues, insiders warn punitive duties would derail Europe's path towards grid parity.
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