US firms seek green opportunities

China's environmental protection and renewable energy market offers enormous opportunities for US businesses, said David Bohigian, the country's assistant commerce secretary.

Bohigian is currently leading a clean energy and environment trade mission to China, as part of the two governments' efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field.

The two nations signed a 10-year energy and environment cooperation framework during the fourth round of their Strategic Economic Dialogue this June. As part of the agreement, they pledged to expand cooperation over the next decade in areas such as clean electricity production and transmission, as well as efficient transportation.