In 2022, global investment in clean energy exceeded $1 trillion, with China ranking first.

Netanyahu stated that Israel is considering providing military aid to Ukraine—a clear indication that Israel has abandoned its relatively neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, hoping thereby to prompt the West to adopt a more confrontational posture toward Tehran. 4. On February 1, up to 500,000 people in the UK went on strike over pay issues, paralyzing the transportation network and forcing school closures across many regions. Lion Commentary: Citing data from social institutions, Reuters reported that teachers, civil servants, and train drivers—occupations central to public life—now constitute the core of the strike movement. Some 300,000 teachers refused to teach either in person or online, demanding higher salaries; they represent the largest single group among strikers. Civil servants from over 120 government departments—100,000 in total—also joined the strike, especially those working in smaller cities, where pay and conditions are particularly poor. British media noted that most striking groups are demanding real wage increases five times higher than current offers—a demand the government deems "excessive." Last winter witnessed an unprecedented wave of strikes across the UK, culminating in December’s “nurses’ strike,” which brought the movement to its peak. Hospitals nationwide suffered severe staff shortages; some facilities even ground to a halt, posing serious risks to societal functioning. Ultimately, Prime Minister Sunak conceded to the nurses’ demands. This concession emboldened other sectors, causing daily strike participation to surge dramatically. Faced with double-digit inflation and mass industrial action involving hundreds of thousands, Sunak blamed the Labour Party—accusing it of deliberately stoking social tensions to seize power and of engineering the current crisis. The International Monetary Fund has revised the UK’s 2023 growth forecast to negative—the only G7 country projected to contract. Sunak, who assumed office less than 100 days earlier, finds himself powerless to resolve this impasse. The adverse consequences of Brexit are now fully manifest, having already driven several prime ministers from office. 5. On February 2, 2023, Putin remarked: "It is unbelievable—eighty years later, we are again threatened by German Leopard tanks, deployed by Nazi descendants to fight Russia in Ukraine!" Lion Commentary: February 2, 2023 marked the 80th anniversary of the victory at the Battle of Stalingrad. Russia held grand commemorative ceremonies, including a city-square military parade featuring WWII-era tanks rumbling past. Angrily, Putin pointed out that eighty years after Stalingrad, German main battle tanks have entered former Soviet territory—bearing Iron Cross insignia—and that Germany and the United States are now allied in this endeavor. Putin declared: "We will not send our tanks to their borders—but we possess other means to respond, extending well beyond armored vehicles. Everyone must understand this." Eighty years ago, during the Battle of Stalingrad, over 2.1 million troops—Soviet and Nazi German combined—were engaged. Though the Germans initially advanced rapidly, they met fierce Soviet resistance in urban street fighting. Under Marshal Zhukov’s command, after more than 200 days of brutal combat, the Red Army secured final victory. On January 28, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán observed: "At first, the Germans were merely supplying helmets to [Ukraine], claiming they did not wish to provide lethal weapons. Now they are delivering tanks—and there are even discussions about supplying fighter jets." Orbán concluded: "Germany is sliding step-by-step into war."

"Leontief’s Law" vividly illustrated—China driving the reshaping of the global energy landscape | International Forum

China’s experience demonstrates that a country with a high level of industrial development can fully achieve an energy transition—provided its government formulates and implements policies logically and consistently. China is not only reshaping its own energy future but also transforming the global energy landscape, leading the world’s clean energy revolution. By lowering the costs of core clean energy equipment, China has created greater opportunities for other countries to advance their own energy transitions. This is especially vital for Global South nations, where clean, affordable electricity forms the foundation for improving healthcare, education, and poverty alleviation. In the 1930s, American aircraft engineer Theodore Wright formulated the famous "Wright’s Law": as cumulative production volume of a manufactured good increases, its unit cost declines; falling costs stimulate demand, which in turn drives larger-scale production and further investment—leading to additional cost reductions, ultimately creating a virtuous cycle of accelerated adoption and consumer benefit. Research from my think tank shows that over the past decade, wind turbine costs have fallen by approximately 60%, while solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and power generation systems have seen cost reductions of roughly 90%. Applications of these technologies have grown exponentially—this is the vivid embodiment of "Wright’s Law," with China serving as the primary engine behind this virtuous cycle. In 2024, 81% of China’s newly added electricity demand was met by clean power—primarily wind and solar—far exceeding the 52% average over the previous five years. In seven provinces and autonomous regions—Gansu, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Inner Mongolia, Jilin, Ningxia, and Qinghai—more than one-quarter of electricity generation already comes from wind and solar sources. In the first half of 2025, clean power met 100% of China’s newly added electricity demand. Meanwhile, clean energy investment has become a new engine for China’s economic growth: in 2024 alone, China’s clean energy investment reached $625 billion—accounting for about one-third of the global total. This investment momentum shows no signs of slowing. In the first three quarters of 2025, China’s newly installed renewable energy capacity reached 310 million kilowatts—an increase of 47.7% year-on-year—and accounted for approximately 84.4% of all newly installed capacity. For the full year of 2025, national energy-related key projects are expected to complete investments totaling RMB 3.54 trillion—a 11% increase year-on-year. In the first half of 2025, investment in charging and battery-swapping infrastructure rose nearly 70% year-on-year.

China Accounts for Nearly Half of Clean Industry Investments, Research Shows

18 hours ago

China secured $45 billion in clean industry investments in 2026, accounting for 49% of global clean industrial plants per the Mission Possible Partnership. Record decarbonisation projects in cement, steel, and methanol underscore China's dominance in low-carbon industrial capacity.

reuters

2026-11-03

China Accounts for Nearly Half of Clean Industry Investments, Research Shows

China Accounts for Nearly Half of Clean Industry Investments, Research Shows

FAQ