2017年CRI Energy Efficiency Forum underlines US-China cooperation

 

The eighth US-China Energy Efficiency Forum¹ has been held in Denver, in the US State of Colorado.

At the forum, both sides agreed that Sino-US cooperation is essential to the low-carbon and green development of the world.

CRI's Guan Chao has more.

Hosted by China's National Development and Reform Commission and the US Department of Energy, the US-China Energy Efficiency Forum is part of an action plan under the US-China Framework for the Ten Year Cooperation on Energy and Environment.

Speaking at the forum, an official from US Department of Energy, Daniel Simons said China and the US share great prospects² in energy cooperation.

"Our countries are the world's two largest energy consumers. World-wide energy consumption is expected to continue rising through most of the 21st century. To meet our future energy demand, we have the opportunity to drive economic growth and create new industries, save consumers money, and reduce pollution."

China and the US are the world's largest economies, with the two accounting³ for 37% and 40% of the world's total economic output and energy consumption respectively.

According to National Reform and Development Commission official Ren Shuben, the two large energy consumers also share common goals in conserving⁴ energy and improving energy efficiency, and should tap into each other's strengths.

"The US has advanced technology in energy conservation and environmental protection while China has a large market. We hope China and the US can tap into our strengths and promote cooperation between enterprises and research institutions. We should also strengthen the trade and economic cooperation in energy conservation, equipment, products, and related services."

Ren added that related cooperation between China and the US has already set a model, with the forum witnessing the signing of 21 projects.

Cummins is the world's largest independent engine producer.

At the forum, the company signed a memorandum⁶ with China's Beiqi Foton Motor company, with plans to develop green power and smart trucks.

Cummins vice⁵ president, Steven Chapman, said their joint⁷ venture with Foton proved to be profitable for both sides, which convinced them of the potential for further cooperation.

"I would say we strongly support the cooperation between the US and China. It's really very critical… it's critical to the world. You know not just economically but politically. And I think there are so many strong ties between the US and China."

Commenting on US government moves on Sino-US economic and trade ties, Foton's deputy manager, Gong Yueqiong said they shared a same stance with their US partners.

"All I've heard from our US partners are positive remarks. They even plan to communicate with their government. So in this regard, I believe we and our partners share a same stance. And we wish US government can be realistic and think for the longer term."

For CRI, I'm Guan Chao.

1 forum   

n.论坛，讨论会

参考例句：

• They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。
• The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。

2 prospects   

n.希望，前途(恒为复数)

参考例句：

• There is a mood of pessimism in the company about future job prospects. 公司中有一种对工作前景悲观的情绪。
• They are less sanguine about the company's long-term prospects. 他们对公司的远景不那么乐观。

3 accounting   

n.会计，会计学，借贷对照表

参考例句：

• A job fell vacant in the accounting department.财会部出现了一个空缺。
• There's an accounting error in this entry.这笔账目里有差错。

4 conserving   

v.保护，保藏，保存( conserve的现在分词 )

参考例句：

• Contour planning with or without terracing is effective in conserving both soil and moisture. 顺等高线栽植，无论做或不做梯田对于保持水土都能有效。 来自辞典例句
• Economic savings, consistent with a conserving society and the public philosophy. 经济节约，符合创建节约型社会的公共理念。 来自互联网

5 vice   

n.坏事；恶习；[pl.]台钳，老虎钳；adj.副的

参考例句：

• He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。
• They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。

6 memorandum   

n.备忘录，便笺

参考例句：

• The memorandum was dated 23 August,2008.备忘录上注明的日期是2008年8月23日。
• The Secretary notes down the date of the meeting in her memorandum book.秘书把会议日期都写在记事本上。

7 joint   

adj.联合的，共同的；n.关节，接合处；v.连接，贴合

参考例句：

• I had a bad fall,which put my shoulder out of joint.我重重地摔了一跤，肩膀脫臼了。
• We wrote a letter in joint names.我们联名写了封信。