China News Service, Beijing, March 8th. In this year's National Two Sessions, in addition to topics such as macroeconomic policies, diplomacy, and people's livelihood, foreign media will also focus on environmental protection, and believe that China has taken into account the setting of low-carbon goals. current and long-term.

Data map: The complementary industrial base of "scenery and fishing" along the coast of Dongtai, Jiangsu.

Photo by Yang Bo

　　This year's government work report proposes to promote the carbon neutralization work in an orderly manner, adhere to the establishment of the first and then break it, and make a comprehensive plan to promote the low-carbon transformation of energy.

　　The decision attracted the attention of the Associated Press.

The report pointed out that China has pledged to build more solar, wind and other renewable energy sources.

The media also noticed that the government work report stated that the energy consumption intensity target was "assessed in an overall manner, with appropriate flexibility".

　　Thailand's "Bangkok Post" also noted that China is also committed to reducing pollution and carbon emissions when formulating policies to boost the economy.

　　Reuters analyzed the government work report, saying that while strengthening the clean and efficient use of coal, China is promoting energy-saving and carbon-reducing transformation of coal-fired power generation, improving the grid’s capacity to absorb renewable energy power generation, and increasing pollution control in important rivers, lakes, and bays. strength.

　　Reuters also noted that Chinese officials have clearly accelerated the low-carbon transition.

The report introduced the recent statement made by the National Development and Reform Commission of China - on the green and low-carbon transition, do a solid job of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, improve the scientific assessment and statistical accounting system, and effectively avoid "one-size-fits-all" and campaign-style carbon reduction; accelerate the formation of Incentive and restraint mechanisms for reducing pollution and carbon emissions, and do a good job of piloting energy use rights and green power trading.

　　On March 5, China's Ministry of Finance submitted to the Fifth Session of the Thirteenth National People's Congress to review the "Report on the Implementation of the Central and Local Budgets in 2021 and the Draft Central and Local Budgets in 2022".

The report mentioned the promotion of green and low-carbon development. The central government allocated 30 billion yuan in air pollution prevention and control funds, an increase of 2.5 billion yuan, and further increased subsidies for clean heating in winter in northern regions to support cities.

　　Russia's Gazette reported this, adding that China had pledged to take more decisive measures to tackle pollution in major rivers, lakes and bays and increase waste recycling.

The media also noted that the budget for China's water pollution prevention and control will increase, and the Chinese Ministry of Finance said it will reduce the income tax rate for pollution prevention and control companies and will establish a national low-carbon transition fund.

　　The "Communiqué" also commented that China pledged to achieve "carbon peaking" by 2030 and "carbon neutrality" by 2060.

In the setting of goals, China takes into account development and emission reduction, current and long-term.

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