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A view of the new energy vehicles for export at the port of Lianyungang Port in Lianyungang City, east China’s Jiangsu Province, April 25, 2024. /CFP

A view of the new energy vehicles for export at the port of Lianyungang Port in Lianyungang City, east China’s Jiangsu Province, April 25, 2024. /CFP

Some Western countries have been accusing China of “overcapacity,” which is groundless, and China firmly rejects it, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

The capacity issue should be assessed in the context of economic globalization, global division of labor and market dynamics in an objective, fair and scientific manner, said He Yadong during a regular press conference.

As for new energy, He said it is not overcapacity; instead, it’s a shortage of capacity from a global perspective.

The development of green, low-carbon and environmentally friendly new energy nowadays is an important measure adopted by countries worldwide to tackle climate change, he said, adding that the demand for new energy products is growing and the potential for new energy products’ future development is huge.

China’s new energy industry has provided affordable and high-quality production capacity all along, making important contributions to global green development, the spokesperson said.

Noting that some Western countries and regions stress green development while using “overcapacity” as a pretext of protectionism, the spokesperson said that’s a typical self-contradiction and double standard.

He added that such a double standard not only blocks the global green transformation and shakes the confidence of international cooperation on climate change but also frustrates the enterprises’ determination to carry out foreign trade and investment cooperation.

“We hope that relevant countries will view the demand of the global new energy market and the development of China’s new energy industry in an objective, rational and comprehensive manner and fairly evaluate the important role of China’s new energy products in global green transformation,” He said.

On the basis of adhering to market principles, China is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with other countries, promote industrial cooperation, achieve mutual benefit and win-win results and jointly promote global green development, the spokesperson said.

A view of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in Beijing, China. /CFP

A view of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in Beijing, China. /CFP

A Chinese Foreign Ministry official on Monday told the media that China will focus on five major goals during U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s upcoming visit to China.

The five goals are establishing correct understanding, strengthening dialogue, effectively managing differences, promoting mutually beneficial cooperation and jointly shouldering responsibilities as major countries, said Yang Tao, director-general of the department of North American and Oceanian affairs at the Foreign Ministry.

In terms of building a correct understanding, Yang said that China and the United States cannot stop exchanges or contacts, nor should they fall into conflict and confrontation.

China-U.S. relations should stay steady, get better and move forward on a stable, sound and sustainable path, while China has its interests, principles and bottom lines to be upheld, he stressed.

Yang noted that the diplomatic teams of the two sides will continue consultations on the guiding principles of the China-U.S. relationship on the basis of the seven points of consensus, namely, mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, maintaining communication, preventing conflict, abiding by the UN Charter, conducting cooperation in areas of common interest and responsibly managing competitive factors in bilateral ties.

Noting that more than 20 institutional consultations that were established or restarted after the meeting between the two heads of state in San Francisco have continued to operate, Yang said that China’s door for dialogue and communication has always been open. He urged the U.S. not to say one thing and do another, and give up the illusion of dealing with China “from a position of strength.” 

In terms of effectively managing differences, the Chinese official said there have been, are and will always be differences between China and the U.S., but they must not let these differences dominate bilateral relations.

China will focus on clarifying its solemn position and making clear demands on the issues relating to Taiwan, trade, science and technology, and the South China Sea, Yang said.

In terms of jointly shouldering responsibilities as major countries, Yang noted that the U.S. should work with other members of the UN Security Council to fulfill its due international responsibilities, support Security Council Resolution 2728, push for a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza as soon as possible, and save the lives of Palestinian people. “China will make clear demands to the U.S. side in this regard,” said Yang.

He also urged the U.S. to reflect on its responsibilities in the Ukraine crisis and refrain from attacking and smearing the normal relations between China and Russia, stop smearing and shifting the blame onto China, and stop imposing unilateral sanctions on some Chinese companies and individuals.

The Ukraine issue is not an issue between China and the U.S., and the U.S. should not turn it into an issue between the two countries, he added.

April 23 marks the 75th founding anniversary of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy.

Over the decades, the PLA Navy has developed into a strategic force consisting of five services with both nuclear and conventional weapons, heading toward its goal of becoming a world-class navy.

Since the commission of China’s first aircraft carrier, Liaoning, in 2012, China has made significant progress in building its aircraft carrier fleet, achieving the upgrading from scratch, refitting to domestic design and manufacture, from ski-jump to catapult, and entering the era of “three aircraft carriers.”

Liaoning is China’s Type 001 aircraft carrier. It is a refitted Soviet Union-made carrier, which was the put into commission by China on September 25, 2012. 

The Type 002 carrier, Shandong (hull number 17) was delivered and commissioned on December 17, 2019. It is China’s first independently designed, built and outfitted aircraft carrier. Construction of the carrier began in November 2013. It was launched in April 2017 at a shipyard in Dalian City, northeast China’s Liaoning Province. The carrier has improved comprehensive combat effectiveness and support capabilities.

China launched its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian (hull number 18), on June 17, 2022. Fujian is China’s first domestically designed and manufactured carrier which is equipped with electromagnetic catapults and arresting devices. It has a full-load displacement of more than 80,000 tonnes.

“In recent years, our aircraft carriers have achieved leapfrog development. It’s safe to say the development path with Chinese characteristics has been tested with actual results. Now, the range of missions of the domestically made aircraft carrier Shandong is also constantly expanding as it rapidly develops. Our first carrier that uses catapults, the Fujian, is also accumulating strength. We believe that in the near future, the three aircraft carriers will show our strong power on broader international stage,” said Cui Yonggang, captain of the Liaoning.

At the 14th Beijing International Film Festival, the jury for the short film section commended the quality and diversity of this year’s entries. Led by veteran film producer Peggy Chiao, along with actress Jiang Qinqin, actor Zu Feng, and other esteemed panel members, the jury unveiled their judging criteria at a press conference.

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Short films have long played a pivotal role in the film industry, nurturing emerging talent and fostering innovative storytelling. The ReelFocus Program within the short film section is dedicated to discovering new talent adept at crafting impactful narratives within limited timeframes.

Veteran producer Peggy Chiao said it was a challenging task to select this year’s winners, given the exceptional quality and variety of themes explored in the submissions. She noted the breadth of artistic expression on offer, ranging from works of mature technical skill to those with experimental or traditional elements.

Scriptwriter Chen Yu emphasized the increasing importance of short films in a digitalized society, citing their potential to resonate with younger audiences across a wide range of platforms. He highlighted the shift in perception towards short films, emphasizing the importance of content and emotional resonance over the duration of the films.

Initiated in 2022, the ReelFocus Program aims to identify and support talented student creators and provide a platform for their professional development as directors.

Xu Tong, an ancient book restorer from Chongqing Library in Southwest China’s Chongqing, teaches students how to bind traditional Chinese thread-bound books at Chongqing University. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Chongqing University, in Southwest China’s Chongqing, hosted an ancient book restoration fair on Sunday to celebrate this year’s World Book Day, which falls on Tuesday.

The university invited Xu Tong, an ancient book restorer from Chongqing Library, to campus to teach students how to bind traditional Chinese thread-bound books.

According to Xu, there are approximately 530,000 ancient books in the Chongqing Library, many of which have endured weathering and insect damage during long-term circulation and preservation — especially in a city with a humid climate like Chongqing.

She joked she and the other 10 ancient book restorers at the library would need more than two lifetimes to restore the library’s collection completely.

She noted that although many higher institutions in the country offer courses related to her industry, there is still a large talent gap. “I hope more college graduates will engage in ancient book restoration in the future,” she said.