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China’s effort helping drive greener future

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1 year ago

March 10, 2025

BEIJING, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn：

While blasting narratives that accuse China of “overcapacity” in green energy sectors, Liu Jieyi, a seasoned diplomat and senior official of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, said that “many countries are exporting what they produce best, and you cannot call that ‘overcapacity'”.

Liu, a member of the Standing Committee and vice-chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the CPPCC National Committee, made the remarks in an exclusive interview with China Daily that covered a wide range of topics, including high-level opening-up, new quality productive forces and China’s whole-process people’s democracy.

The recent hostile narratives on China’s so-called “overcapacity” have targeted the country’s clean energy products, such as solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles and lithium batteries.

“If you measure the future needs of the world for green energy — at least according to the International Energy Agency’s projection — we are still falling short of the need to cope with climate change for green energy,” Liu said.

“Therefore, it’s not a matter of ‘overcapacity’. It’s a matter of more extensive use of green energy,” he added.

If one puts the label of “overproduction” and “overcapacity” on a country that is exporting to meet the needs of other countries, “then we have many such countries”, he said. “You cannot treat China differently simply because China is providing something that the world needs.”

He noted that many other countries welcome such a contribution from China with open arms, and “it is not right to confuse such competitiveness with ‘overproduction'”.

“The best thing would be to rise above narrow national interests and political considerations behind this trade protectionism and to work together with China … for the sake of a cleaner future for future generations,” he said.

Regarding high-level opening-up, Liu said the CPPCC National Committee has done a lot by holding seminars and consultations to look at ways that China can “achieve a greater degree of integration of the Chinese economy and global economic growth”, and it has contributed to policy recommendations and formulation.

“We look at what improvements we can make to pilot free trade zones, to different areas where we can open up and provide more and better market access,” he said when referring to the removal of restrictions on foreign direct investment in the manufacturing sector and giving greater market access to the service trade.

“Also, we are cutting short the negative lists,” he said. “We have provided great certainty in this very uncertain international environment.”

In response to growing global attention on China’s cutting-edge sectors and its pursuit of new quality productive forces, Liu cited the unique strength of the CPPCC National Committee in pooling talent and wisdom.

“It has members coming from different fields and professions — from academia, enterprises and people with background in government,” he said, noting that many members from scientific and technological sectors are leading experts in new quality productive forces including big data, artificial intelligence, biotechnology and quantum technology.

The members carry out consultations on the basis of investigations and research, including visits to factories, research labs and universities, Liu said.

“They try to find ways to further develop such productivity and, in the process, to make sure that younger generations are brought on board,” he added.

Noting that the CPPCC is a special consultative body, Liu said it is an important part of the country’s whole-process people’s democracy in terms of consultations and supervision.

He cited as an example a consultation held by the CPPCC on farming, with a live video feed from a sugarcane farm to the meeting venue in Beijing. “The participants, members and government officials in the consultations — some of them were ministers — could talk directly with the producers and farmers in the field.

“In this way, what happens at the grassroots is fed into the consultation process, is fed into either the implementation or the formulation of policy,” he said.

The CPPCC has exchanged frequent visits with other nations and international organizations, and Liu noted that the foreign guests coming to Beijing have often asked “what Chinese modernization is”, “why China has been successful in maintaining decades of robust economic development and social stability”, and “what the secret behind such success is”.

“The exchanges would look at these facts and the underlying logic of the success achieved by China,” he said, adding that the CPPCC will expand exchanges with counterparts in the international community.

“When they know more about whole-process people’s democracy and how to incorporate in it the people’s wisdom and strengths, they see that indeed there is a very good way for developing countries to move forward in today’s world,” Liu said. “They also see things in China’s success that are inspirational in their consideration of their way forward.”

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Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

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51 minutes ago

May 3, 2026

Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped families navigate immigration. OCI processing is one of our most impactful services, connecting the Indian diaspora to their heritage. We’re proud to bring our expertise to help families secure OCI status with confidence. Evan James, CEO

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

New OCI Application — For foreign nationals of Indian origin, spouses of Indian citizens or existing OCI card holders, and minor children with at least one Indian parent applying for OCI status for the first time.OCI Card Renewal — For card holders whose OCI card has expired, or whose linked passport has been renewed or replaced and requires an updated booklet.Re-issuance (Age Milestones) — OCI cards must be re-issued when minors reach the age of 18 and again when card holders turn 50, due to significant changes in appearance. Peninsula Visa guides clients through both transitions seamlessly.Miscellaneous OCI Services — Covering corrections to existing records, lost or damaged card replacement, address changes, and other administrative updates to the OCI file.

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Expert Guidance — Dedicated OCI specialists with deep knowledge of consulate requirements, eligibility rules, and documentation standards across all service types.High Approval Rate — A meticulous multi-stage review process that identifies and resolves issues before submission, dramatically reducing the likelihood of rejection or delay.Fast Turnaround — Standard processing in 12-15 Business Days for most OCI service types, with real-time status updates throughout the process.End-to-End Support — Personalized document checklists, secure document uploads, expert form preparation, consulate submission, and post-submission tracking — all in one place.

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Leadership Perspective

“For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped individuals and families navigate the complexities of immigration documentation. OCI processing is one of the most impactful services we have ever added — it directly connects the Indian diaspora to their heritage country in a lasting, meaningful way. We are proud to bring our proven expertise and client-centric approach to this important service, and we look forward to helping thousands of families secure their OCI status with confidence.”

Founded in 1975, Peninsula Visa has built its reputation on precision, transparency, and a genuine commitment to client outcomes. The addition of OCI processing services reflects the company’s ongoing mission to expand its offerings to meet the evolving needs of immigrants and their families across the United States.

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Eligible applicants can begin their OCI journey by visiting Peninsula Visa’s dedicated OCI Services page. New users can take advantage of the 20% launch discount by entering promo code OCI20 at checkout when selecting any OCI service type.

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Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

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51 minutes ago

May 3, 2026

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

Get Started Today

Media Contact

Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/

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Booking.com’s Latest Travel and Sustainability Research Reveals Australian Generational Paradox

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2 hours ago

May 3, 2026

SYDNEY, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today Booking.com released its 11th annual research report into consumer attitudes and understanding of the social and environmental impact of travel. With insights from 32,500 travellers across 35 markets globally, including 1,000 from Australia, this year’s research highlights a generational paradox.

While 83% of Australian travellers say that more sustainable travel is important to them, older generations demonstrate greater commitment through concrete actions, despite younger generations often expressing stronger sustainability intentions.

Older generations demonstrate greater commitment through concrete sustainable actions, with almost two–thirds of Boomers across Asia Pacific (63%) saying they will shop more at local, independent stores on their trips, three–quarters (75%) planning to reduce general waste, and 63% intending to reduce energy consumption, higher than Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z.However, younger travellers are leading in cultural and conservation management; more than a quarter of Gen Z (27%) and Millennials (26%) participated in a tour or activity that contributed to the health or conservation of the local ecosystem or wildlife.Extreme weather is actively reshaping travel choices. Nearly three-quarters of Australian travellers said they consider extreme weather risk when choosing both destination (72%), and timing (75%), and 27% reported having cancelled or changed trip plans in the past twelve months due to extreme weather or natural disaster.Australian travellers are shifting when and where they travel, seeking reliable climates and comfort. 43% say they plan to avoid overcrowded tourist destinations, 42% plan to travel outside of peak season, and 26% will seek out destinations with cooler temperatures.In 2025, travellers booked more than 100 million room nights on Booking.com at accommodation partners with a third-party sustainability certification, including at 363 third-party certified Australian properties.

To find Booking.com’s full 2026 research, visit here.

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