Premier Li Qiang delivered the government work report to China's National People's Congress on March 5, 2026, setting a 2026 GDP growth target of 4.5-5% and outlining priorities for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), including technological innovation, economic security, public well-being, energy production and decarbonisation. The report announced 20 growth targets across economy, technology, healthcare and more, plus 109 major projects in six areas—up from 102 previously—to support doubling 2020 per capita GDP by 2035.
Around 40 million of the Philippines' 115 million population lack access to reliable water supply, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). DENR Undersecretary Carlos Primo David stated that climate change or pollution could compromise water sources for millions. DENR chief Juan Miguel Cuna highlighted the challenge of water bankruptcy facing the country.
On China's 48th National Tree Planting Day, a report from the National Greening Committee revealed that forest and grassland coverage exceeds 56 percent nationwide. At the same time, lawmakers adopted the Ecological and Environmental Code during the National People's Congress closing session. In 2025, the country completed 3.56 million hectares of afforestation and restored 4.93 million hectares of degraded grasslands.
China has started a project in Shandong province to blend hydrogen into natural gas, providing energy to 100,000 households while cutting gas use.
The equipment can handle up to 30,000 cubic metres of hydrogen-blended gas with up to a 10 per cent hydrogen mix, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
The initiative forms part of a national green energy push.
Lincang city in southwest China's Yunnan Province has seen significant growth in its coffee sector, with a planting area reaching 290,000 mu by the end of 2025. Production is expected to hit 25,000 tonnes this year, accounting for 18 percent of Yunnan's total output. Local estates and policies are driving expansion and international recognition.