Qinghai province sets record in 9-day clean energy trial

XINING - China has set a world record in Qinghai province, where 6 million people used nothing but clean energy for nine consecutive days - a testament to China's commitment to a low-carbon future.

The trial lasted from June 20 to midnight on June 28 in the province. During the 216-hour trial, the province ran solely on electricity generated from wind, solar and hydropower stations.

It was the second clean energy trial for the whole province. In June last year, it relied solely on renewable energy for seven consecutive days, beating Portugal's 107-hour clean energy effort in May 2016.