China willing to help advance global transition to green energy: vice-premier

BEIJING -- China is ready to work with all other countries to establish partnerships for clean energy cooperation and accelerate the global transition towards green energy, in order to respond to climate change and ensure energy security, said Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing Friday.

Zhang made the remarks while addressing the opening ceremony of the World Geothermal Congress 2023 in Beijing.

Zhang noted that the development of clean energy in China has maintained strong momentum in recent years. The country will continue to build up its capability to supply all types of clean energy, including geothermal energy, he said.

China will also increase the percentage of clean energy in overall energy consumption, spur innovation of green and low-carbon technologies and establish an energy system that is clean, safe and efficient, the vice premier said.