China is accelerating the internationalization of its green technology sector, aiming to expand the global footprint of its new energy vehicle (NEV), battery, and renewable energy industries while driving a low-carbon transformation of its manufacturing base.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) outlined a systematic approach to this transition, focusing on modernizing industrial infrastructure, establishing green supply chains, and promoting international cooperation in renewable energy projects. Chinese firms in photovoltaics, wind power, lithium batteries, and NEVs are encouraged to invest overseas, particularly in countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, with the goal of exporting both technology and expertise.

China now produces over 80 percent of the world's photovoltaic modules and 70 percent of wind power equipment, while more than half of global electric vehicles are on Chinese roads. Between 2021 and 2024, the country produced approximately 15.6 trillion kilowatt-hours of photovoltaic modules, generating an estimated 3.2 trillion kilowatt-hours of green electricity and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by roughly 2.54 billion metric tons.

Beyond renewable energy, China is investing in emerging low-carbon technologies, including hydrogen energy, energy storage, bio-manufacturing, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). Technological innovation is central to this strategy, with nearly half of Chinese enterprises engaging in or planning green technology development in 2024. Over the past decade, these efforts have contributed to a 60–80 percent reduction in the global levelized cost of electricity for wind and solar photovoltaic technologies.

The MIIT also emphasizes international collaboration, promoting green infrastructure and transportation solutions and participating in the development of global low-carbon standards. Industry experts highlight China's mature technical capabilities and competitive industrial chain as key drivers for supplying developing countries with renewable energy solutions, particularly where local grids are underdeveloped.

In parallel, China's NEV sector benefits from integrated industrial advantages, including scale, efficiency, cost competitiveness, and AI-enabled production, positioning domestic manufacturers for global market expansion.

China's coordinated approach combines large-scale production, technology innovation, and international partnerships, signaling the country's role as a major supplier and enabler in the global low-carbon economy.