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China Needs to Learn to Better Tell Its Green Leadership Story, Energy Body Chief Says

Published: Jun. 6, 2025 4:06 p.m. GMT+8

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World Energy Council CEO Angela Wilkinson. Photo: WEC

China can better play its role as a global green energy leader by reframing how it talks about its contribution to the global transition, the head of a U.N.-accredited global energy body said.

Major powers are pushing competing agendas amid trade protectionism, Angela Wilkinson, secretary general and CEO of the World Energy Council (WEC), told Caixin in an interview on May 22, highlighting the need to improve the quality of leadership dialogue.

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China leads globally in renewable energy capacity, producing 80% of solar panels, 60% of wind power components, and 70% of battery products worldwide.
The World Energy Council highlights China's role in driving down renewable energy costs globally due to its industrial planning and supply-chain integration.
Angela Wilkinson suggests China reframe its communication about its energy contributions to foster greater collaboration and resonate with diverse cultures.

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