CiCM 7th November 2025

NEWS IN CHINA

China releases a new white paper on low-carbon development: China’s State Council Information Office published a comprehensive white paper titled "Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality: China's Plans and Solutions," highlighting the country’s significant achievements and strategies over the past five years. The document underscored China’s commitment to sustainability, detailing the establishment of the world’s most extensive and rapidly growing renewable energy system, its leadership in new energy vehicle adoption, and its contributions to global green space expansion. Emphasizing the pivotal role of reducing fossil fuel dependence, the white paper highlighted vigorous policy efforts to promote renewable energy and energy conservation while enhancing carbon sink capacities through ecosystem improvements. Looking forward, China pledged continued collaboration with the global community to tackle climate change, promote green development, and build a cleaner, more beautiful planet for future generations.
Wuzhen Hosts 2025 World Internet Conference Summit: On November 7, the 2025 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit officially kicked off in the ancient water town of Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province. The summit, themed "Forging an Open, Cooperative, Secure and Inclusive Future of Digital Intelligence -Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace," features 24 sub-forums addressing key topics such as the China-proposed Global Development Initiative, digital economy, AI, and data governance. The summit also celebrates the 10th anniversary of the "community with a shared future in cyberspace" concept, marking a decade of global cooperation in the digital field. The event will run through Sunday, providing a platform for international exchange and cooperation in digital technologies to benefit humanity at large.
China Breaks Barriers with Mach 4 ‘ACE’ Turbojet Engine Prototype: Chinese scientists have achieved a major milestone by developing an advanced adaptive cycle engine (ACE) turbojet capable of flying at speeds up to Mach 4, with improvements in thrust, fuel efficiency, and operational range. Presented at the Chinese Society of Engineering Thermophysics annual conference, the ACE prototype features a pioneering three-stream design that outperforms traditional dual-bypass engines used by American counterparts. This innovative engine employs “bypass combustion and inter-stage mixing variable-mode” technology to overcome thrust loss at high altitudes and supersonic speeds, enabling efficient supersonic cruising. It operates in two modes optimized for subsonic and supersonic flight, respectively, and incorporates lower-temperature airflow to improve thermal management, reduce drag, and lower infrared signatures. Ground tests demonstrated a nearly 28% increase in specific thrust and 37.5% reduction in fuel consumption compared with baseline models, while altitude tests confirmed a 47% thrust gain.
Xi Jinping Inspects Meizhou, Highlights Rural Revitalization Efforts: On November 7, Chinese President Xi Jinping conducted a comprehensive inspection of Meizhou City in Guangdong Province. During his visit, Xi toured the Ye Jianying Memorial Park to review efforts in promoting revolutionary culture and reinforcing support for old revolutionary base areas. He also visited a pomelo-growing base, where he engaged with local villagers and farmers to understand efforts in expanding support for old revolutionary base areas, and advancing all-around rural revitalization. Xi emphasized the importance of advancing all-around rural development and preserving revolutionary heritage as part of building vibrant rural communities. This visit reflects the central leadership’s ongoing commitment to integrated rural improvement and cultural preservation in historically significant regions.
Chinese Envoy questions U.S. Climate Policy Claims: On November 7, at a United Nations Security Council meeting on climate and security, Chinese deputy permanent representative Geng Shuang strongly refuted allegations by U.S. representative Dan Negrea that China gains unfair economic advantages through its climate policy. Geng emphasized that China, with 1.4 billion people and the world’s second-largest GDP, contributes over 30 percent annually to global economic growth while maintaining a per capita emission level that is not among the highest worldwide. He highlighted China's firm commitment and significant achievements in emission reduction as recognized globally and challenged the U.S. record, citing its historical emissions and withdrawal from international agreements as undermining global climate governance.

SOCIAL MEDIA CHATTER

Xi Jinping Inspects Newly Commissioned Fujian Aircraft Carrier: The commissioning of China’s first electromagnetic catapult-equipped aircraft carrier, the Fujian, on November 5 in Sanya, Hainan, drew widespread attention on Chinese social media. President Xi Jinping’s attendance at the flag-raising and inspection ceremony was seen as a strong signal of national pride and military advancement. Online reactions were marked by a surge of patriotic support, with users expressing admiration for the country’s progress in naval technology and its growing defense capabilities. The event sparked lively discussions highlighting Fujian’s cutting-edge features and its strategic significance, reflecting a collective sense of honor and confidence in China’s military modernization efforts. The hashtag #FujianAircraftCarrierOfficialAnnouncement# trended extensively, with netizens acknowledging the carrier as a symbol of China’s rising global stature and maritime strength.

INDIA WATCH

Chinese media spotlights China’s air pollution battle as a model for India: In light of Delhi's worsening smog crisis, Chinese media, including Global Times, reported that India should learn from China’s decade-long experience in effective air pollution control. Data shows Delhi’s Air Quality Index hitting “poor” levels as winter sets in, mirroring past challenges China faced with severe smog. The article also cited Chinese Embassy spokesperson Yu Jing's statement regarding China’s readiness to share its successful journey toward cleaner skies, stressing the value of China’s scientific monitoring systems, cleaner energy transitions, industrial restructuring, and regional collaboration as proven strategies. Experts noted that despite differing political and economic contexts, India can adapt key aspects like coal-to-gas transitions and energy substitutions to its needs. The piece also pointed to existing areas of Sino-Indian cooperation in renewable energy and pollution control technologies as promising avenues for mutual benefit. While noting that India cannot replicate China’s model wholesale, the discourse called for leveraging China’s experience to avoid common pitfalls and advance India’s environmental governance. The analysis stressed political will and sustained investment as critical components in this arduous, long-term battle against air pollution.

Prepared By

Arav Neil Dey

Arav Neil Dey is a research intern at the Organisation for Research on China and Asia (ORCA). Currently in his second year at FLAME University, he is pursuing a degree in International Studies. Driven by a fascination for global dynamics, he is passionate about international relations, peace and conflict studies, and military history. Arav especially enjoys diving into the shifting strategic landscape of China and West Asia, always seeking out unconventional perspectives and a deeper understanding.