China's "down jacket capital" keeps world warm with design, quality push

中国“羽绒服之都”以设计、品质升级温暖世界

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2025-12-30

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①Hainan FTP launches phased zero-carbon industrial park initiative ②Hong Kong's Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme officially implemented ③China's "down jacket capital" keeps world warm with design, quality push ④Major south China airport reports record annual passenger throughput ⑤Archaeologists discover 13-km Qin Dynasty road ruins in NW China ⑥Chinese researchers reveal how urban heat sources intensify extreme heat events
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  • South China's Hainan Free Trade Port has initiated a plan to develop zero carbon industrial parks,

  • as outlined in a joint notification from five provincial government departments,

  • including the Development and Reform Commission and the Department of Industry and Information Technology.

  • The initiative aims to phase in low carbon and zero carbon transformations across various parks with qualified zones prioritized to achieve zero carbon status.

  • A key focus is building a robust zero carbon energy infrastructure.

  • by integrating renewable sources such as wind, solar,

  • biomass, and nuclear power from surrounding areas.

  • This will involve deploying energy storage systems to ensure the stable supply of heat and electricity.

  • promoting direct green power connections,

  • and developing smart microgrids compatible with the main grid to enhance flexibility and security.

  • The plan encourages industries to adopt carbon reduction technologies.

  • including carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies,

  • and supports research on new materials and future energy solutions.

  • It also accelerates the growth of emerging low pollution, high value sectors,

  • and fosters a green manufacturing approach where renewable energy produces eco-friendly products.

  • Beyond energy and industry, the strategy covers energy efficiency improvements to buildings,