BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 November 2025 – China showcased its environmental achievements at a side session during the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, on November 10, underscoring its broader vision of ecological civilization and its ongoing efforts to address climate change.

The event, held at the China Pavilion under the theme on ecological civilization and the practice of building a “Beautiful China,”, brought together senior Chinese officials and top United Nations climate leaders.

China’s Minister of Ecology and Environment (MEE) Huang Runqiu said at the event that the country has placed ecological civilization at an “unprecedented height” since 2012, integrating carbon reduction, pollution control, ecosystem restoration, and high-quality growth.

“China has created remarkable ecological and green development miracles,” he said, adding that the country will continue advancing ecological civilization with broader vision and stronger measures while implementing its national strategy and promoting the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, Global Civilization Initiative, and Global Governance Initiative, for tackling climate change, to help address climate change.

Other keynote speakers included the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Executive Secretary Simon Stiell, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Executive Director Inger Andersen, Selwin Hart, Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Climate Action and Just Transition, and China’s special envoy for climate change Liu Zhenmin.

Li Gao, China’s COP30 delegation head and vice minister of MEE, chaired the opening remarks session.

Li said China remains a “determined actor and major contributor to global green development,” and will continue constructive engagement in multilateral climate processes while upholding the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities. He called for strengthened unity to build “a clean, beautiful and sustainable world.”

Stiell described China as “a cornerstone of global climate action,” emphasizing its long-standing role in South-South cooperation and sustained commitment to dialogue under the Paris Agreement framework. He said China’s practical contributions have advanced international climate governance.

UNEP’s Andersen said China’s guiding concept that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” reflects “deep development wisdom.” She noted China’s global leadership in multiple sectors, including electric vehicle production and sales, declining energy intensity per unit of GDP, and the rapid expansion of its national carbon market. These achievements, she said, offer “valuable lessons to countries charting their own green transitions.”

Hart stressed that COP30 must become a “turning point” in humanity’s response to the escalating climate crisis. The first decade under the Paris Agreement has shown that climate goals are achievable, he said, urging nations to adopt stronger collective action over the next 10 years to bring global climate governance back on track.

Climate envoy Liu Zhenmin underscored the symbolic timing: the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement and the fifth year since China announced its carbon peaking and neutrality pledges. He highlighted China’s new nationally determined contribution unveiled on Sept. 24, which for the first time outlines economy-wide net emissions reductions after reaching carbon peak and details major accompanying actions. The updated commitments, he said, send a “strong signal of China’s firm resolve” to tackle climate change.

During the event, two reports that highlight China’s ecological civilization progress and its updated climate policy roadmap were released, providing new data and case studies on green development and climate action. In parallel, a public-interest song promoting environmental awareness was launched globally.

Hosted by the MEE and the Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization Research Center, the session aimed to share experience, build consensus, and support the COP30 agenda.

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 November 2025 – Global leaders from the shipping world have converged for Hong Kong Maritime Week (HKMW) 2025, the ninth edition of the week-long series of events (November 16-22) held under the overarching theme of “Navigating to a Greener Future”.

With over 50 events organised by more than 70 international, Chinese Mainland and local organisers, HKMW 2025 has drawn a record of over 18,000 participants from around the globe. It provides a high-level platform for policymakers, senior representatives of international organisations as well as industrial luminaries and practitioners to share their perspectives and exchange views on various topics of interest to the global maritime industry.

Speaking at the opening ceremony (November 17), John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), urged stronger international collaboration to overcome challenges and forge a more sustainable future for maritime industries.

“In a world being reshaped by geopolitical discord, technological disruption and climate change, these themes are more than aspirational. They sound an alarm, a wake-up call to collective action,” Mr Lee said. “Hong Kong’s role as a stable, reliable and dynamic maritime hub has never been more vital. The principle of ‘one country, two systems’ is the cornerstone of our success, providing us with an unshakeable foundation.”

Mr Lee also attended the opening of the two-day Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) (November 17-18), an anchor event of HKMW that welcomed some 2,300 high-profile logistics leaders and professionals from more than 40 countries and regions . During the event, he unveiled the first batch of ports under the newly established Partner Port network.

“I am particularly pleased to announce that Hong Kong has established Partner Port relationships with Guangxi port and Dalian port in the Chinese Mainland, and Port San Antonio in Chile,” Mr Lee said. “These ports are of strategic importance, and true to our character and policy priorities. As an international maritime centre, we connect the Chinese Mainland with the world and seek partners who support an open, international trade order.”

Echoing the theme of the HKMW 2025, the HKSAR Government’s Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mable Chan, said green transformation is a major global trend in the maritime industry. To help meet the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions from international shipping by 2050, the government was bringing together all parties, including fuel suppliers and other IMO members to achieve this goal as a joint force.

In a media interview, Ms Chan outlined recent government initiatives to promote green shipping. These include announcing the Code of Practice on LNG Bunkering and Code of Practice on Methanol Bunkering, and launching the Green Maritime Fuel Bunkering Incentive Scheme to provide incentives to pioneer companies conducting green maritime fuel bunkering businesses in Hong Kong for relevant bunkering operations.

“The government facilitated the conduct of the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) ship-to-ship bunkering demonstration by the industry in February 2025. Since then, 13 commercial LNG bunkering operations have been successfully conducted, regularising the provision of commercial LNG bunkering services in Hong Kong,” Ms Chan said. “These demonstrate Hong Kong’s great potential in developing green maritime fuel bunkering.”

Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, highlighted opportunities arising from decarbonisation. Speaking at the Hong Kong Global Maritime Trade Summit (November 17) themed “Building Resilience, Driving Growth and Investment”, Mr Chan said that maritime decarbonisation represents a “multi-trillion-dollar investment opportunity” through 2050.

“The transition to zero-emission marine fuels could create up to 4 million jobs globally across the energy supply chain,” he said. “Here in Hong Kong, we are embracing this. For example, we have published an Action Plan on Green Maritime Fuel Bunkering, positioning ourselves as a regional hub for sustainable fuel supply. Our goal is to provide bunkering services for green fuels to ocean-going vessels more than 60 times per year by 2030, involving over 200,000 tonnes of green maritime fuels.”

Hong Kong ranks fourth, globally, in the International Shipping Centre Development Index for six consecutive years and is home to more than 1,200 port and maritime-related companies, a thriving cluster of global leaders in ship management, finance, insurance and law.

To enhance the city’s leading position in high value-added maritime services, Mr Lee said Hong Kong would make good use of its “one country, two systems” advantages, including being China’s only bilingual common law jurisdiction as well as offering a simple and low tax regime, free port status and the unfettered flow of capital, information and talent.

Ms Chan said, “We will strengthen collaboration with international marine insurance organisations to upscale the training of marine insurance talents, whilst expanding the scope of the Maritime and Aviation Training Fund to cover more green energy courses, thereby reinforcing Hong Kong maritime strengths.”

By harnessing the power of AI, blockchain, cloud computing and other cutting-edge technologies, Hong Kong is developing a Port Community System, to be launched in January 2026. It will enable real-time cargo tracking and facilitate data exchange across transport modes, boosting trade and capital flows digitally, opening up new opportunities, from trade financing to more efficient customs declaration.

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HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 November 2025 – Vinhomes Green Paradise has been officially recognized as the very first Official Participant of the global campaign “7 Wonders of Future Cities”, launched by New7Wonders. Surpassing 90 proposals and applications from around the world to become the earliest project to satisfy the participation criteria, Vinhomes Green Paradise affirms its vision and international stature as a pioneering model for the future of 21st-century urban development.

Since the campaign officially opened on October 31, 2025, a total of 90 proposals and applications have been submitted globally. Among them, Vinhomes Green Paradise is honored to be the first project acknowledged by New7Wonders as an Official Participant.

According to the organization’s evaluation framework, the Vietnamese representative distinguishes itself across three core pillars: Environmental & Nature, Smart City and Human-Centric development.

Under the Environmental & Nature criterion, Vinhomes Green Paradise benefits from a rare coastal-forest ecosystem, bordered by the Can Gio Sea and the UNESCO-recognized 75,000-hectare Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve. The project spans 2,870 hectares with an exceptionally low construction density of only 16 percent. Most of the land is reserved for greenery and water surfaces, including a natural seawater Lagoon Lake of up to 800 hectares at the heart of the development. The entire complex enjoys a remarkable 121-kilometer shoreline, establishing an ecological environment comparable to leading coastal megacities worldwide.

In relation to the Smart City criterion, Vinhomes Green Paradise integrates IoT, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence into governance, operations and environmental monitoring, thereby forming a modern, safe and civilized urban environment.

Regarding the Human-Centric criterion, the project embraces a people-first development philosophy expressed through a comprehensive ecosystem of internationally benchmarked services in healthcare, education, senior living, culture, sports and entertainment.

Residents will experience world-class medical services provided by Vinmec in partnership with Cleveland Clinic (USA), global-standard education through Vinschool and Brighton College (UK), premium senior-living services via Vin New Horizon, and a vibrant cultural and lifestyle landscape that includes the 7-hectare Blue Waves Theatre, sports (two 18-hole golf courses designed by firms founded by two world-renowned figures, Tiger Woods and Robert Trent Jones), the 122-hectare VinWonders seaside complex and the lively Cosmo Bay culinary, retail and nightlife district.

Speaking at the certification ceremony, Mr. Jean-Paul de la Fuente, Director of New7Wonders and Chairman of the “7 Wonders of Future Cities”, shared: “New7Wonders is happy to announce Vinhomes Green Paradise as the first applicant Official Participant in the 7 Wonders of Future Cities, joining our global campaign to choose the seven cities and developments that will inspire the future of humanity. Vinhomes Green Paradise meets all the key criteria of this campaign, as well as being a flagship mission of a pioneering and leading group in Asia and the world that is already actively delivering ESG and beyond across many of its activities. We are presenting the certificate of its first applicant Official Participant status in person, as a symbolic moment for the entire campaign, and also as it gives us a chance to visit the project in development, to see how it is shaping a truly extraordinary urban environment where nature, people, and technology are seamlessly interwoven and elevated – precisely what every Participant in the 7 Wonders of Future Cities should aspire to be!”

A key differentiator of Vinhomes Green Paradise lies in its elevated development strategy. Rather than merely complying with conventional global ESG standards, the project pioneers the enhanced ESG++ framework, built upon five pillars: Environment, Social, Governance, Regeneration and Climate Adaptation.

This green vision is applied rigorously from the construction phase. The project adopts advanced, low-impact technologies, most notably the K-DPM solution that transforms soft mud into durable reclamation material, significantly reducing indirect emissions, limiting pollution and eliminating the dependence on natural sand extraction.

When operational, the entire urban system is designed to be comprehensively decarbonized, targeting 100 percent clean electricity sourced from offshore wind power located 20 kilometers from the coast, complemented by solar energy and battery storage systems. Transportation within the development will be fully net-zero, comprising electric cars, electric motorbikes, electric buses, electric bicycles and electric canoes, as well as a high-speed rail link connecting directly to the center of Ho Chi Minh City.

Beyond strict compliance with environmental protection standards, Vinhomes Green Paradise prioritizes the conservation and regeneration of local flora and fauna, in harmony with Ho Chi Minh City’s climate adaptation strategy. A dedicated Forest Regeneration and Climate Resilience Fund has been established to support long-term research, restoration and climate-response initiatives, with a particular focus on regenerating the Can Gio forest to form a protective green belt for the entire development.

With these orientations, Vinhomes Green Paradise aspires to achieve BREEAM and ISO 37122 certifications, two of the world’s most rigorous green and smart city benchmarks, thereby positioning itself as a global ESG++ symbol and a benchmark for next-generation coastal cities.

Ms. Nguyen Thu Hang, CEO of Vinhomes, stated: “Environmental & Nature, Smart City and Human-Centric development are the three foundational pillars of Vinhomes Green Paradise. These pillars are not only our competitive advantage in the ‘7 Wonders of Future Cities’ campaign, but also the guiding compass for Vinhomes as we shape a world-class urban icon, a truly exceptional living environment for global citizens and a representation of aspiration for a sustainable future.”

The recognition of Vinhomes Green Paradise as the first Official Participant represents a significant milestone, affirming the project’s vision, capabilities and international relevance. With its robust foundations, the development stands as a rising Asian highlight in the global journey toward identifying the “7 Wonders of Future Cities”.

The global voting phase officially begins on October 31, 2026, with the final announcement scheduled for October 31, 2027.

This election marks another landmark initiative from New7Wonders, the internationally renowned organization behind the 2011 “New 7 Wonders of Nature” campaign. The “7 Wonders of Future Cities” initiative is expected to become a global phenomenon, engaging hundreds of millions of participants in redefining the urban icons of a new era, one shaped by greener, smarter and more human-centric cities.

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Recognized by Two Prestigious Institutions for the Group’s Outstanding ESG Governance and Sustainable Business Contributions

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 November 2025 – ZJLD Group Inc. (“ZJLD” or the “Company”, SEHK stock code: 06979.HK), the first baijiu enterprise listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, is proud to announce its recent recognition with two esteemed awards: the “ESG Special Commendation Award” at the 2025 Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards hosted by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), and the “UN Sustainability Impact Award for SDGs” presented by the APEC Digital Trade and Business Innovation Forum with Excellence Award for Corporate. These dual honors, conferred by a leading Hong Kong professional institution and a premier Asia-Pacific international platform, fully underscore ZJLD’s excellence in ESG governance and its enduring commitment to sustainable development.

These accolades not only fully affirm the Group’s long-term strategic achievements in sustainability but also signify that Chinese baijiu enterprises are reaching both local industry benchmarks and internationally recognised ESG standards. As Hong Kong’s statutory accounting body, HKICPA has hosted the Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards since 2000, establishing a gold standard for corporate governance, disclosure, and reporting across sectors. ZJLD’s recognition reflects the Institute’s endorsement of the Group’s comprehensive ESG framework, from top-level design to frontline implementation. Meanwhile, as a premier Asia-Pacific “Culture + Business” innovation summit, the APEC Digital Trade and Business Innovation Forum’s conferral of this honor on ZJLD also marks that its sustainable development model has aligned with international best practices and has earned high regard within regional cooperation mechanisms.

Mr. Ng Paul, Vice President of International Affairs at ZJLD Group, remarked, “We are deeply honored to receive these two prestigious awards and sincerely thank HKICPA and the APEC Forum for their recognition. This is not only a mark of distinction but also a call to action—affirming the market’s strong endorsement of our ESG-driven approach to high-quality development.” He added that the Group will take this milestone as a new starting point to further embed ESG principles across its operations and value chain. “From advancing green production through packaging innovation and carbon reduction, to expanding agricultural empowerment and co-developing ESG governance mechanisms with suppliers, and leveraging global platforms like APEC to promote China’s baijiu sustainability model across the Asia-Pacific—we are committed to delivering long-term value for our shareholders, partners, employees, and society at large.”

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About ZJLD Group Inc.

Zhen Jiu was established in 1975 in Zunyi, Guizhou, China’s primary production area of sauce-aroma baijiu. In 1988, it was honored with the National Quality Award at the 5th National Wine Appreciation Conference. In the same year, it was announced by the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Communication Department of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, and the Great Hall of the People Management Bureau to become one of the two sauce-aroma baijiu served at state banquets. It is also known as one of the “Three Representative Baijiu Brands in Guizhou”.

ZJLD Group Inc. is a leading baijiu group in China that is devoted to offering premium baijiu products, including sauce-aroma, mixed-aroma, and strong-aroma. In 2023, the Company was the third-largest private baijiu company in China in terms of revenue, according to Frost & Sullivan statistics. It also was the largest IPO fundraising company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2023. The Company operates four baijiu brands in China, including two national baijiu, Zhen Jiu and Li Du, and two regional brands, Xiangjiao and Kaikouxiao. ZJLD prides itself on inheriting the time-honored baijiu-brewing techniques and reinvigorating them to develop iconic products. It strives to create a wide variety of aromatic and mellow baijiu products to meet the diverse preferences of consumers, seize broader market opportunities, and promote traditional Chinese baijiu culture.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 November 2025 – Recently, a delegation of Chinese enterprises, organized by TOJOY Shared Smart Enterprise Service, a leading Chinese enterprise service platform, held business talks with the Ministry of Investment for Saudi Arabia (MISA) in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Mr. Ge Jun, Chairman of the Board and CEO of TOJOY, led more than 20 representatives from companies, including Zhejiang Great Wall Mixers Equipment Co., Ltd. and Longqing Southeast (Hainan) Green Building Co., Ltd. The discussions covered investment, infrastructure, healthcare, artificial intelligence and other sectors. Mr. Fahad Mansour AlHashem, Assistant Deputy Minister Fahd Mansour AlHashem and other officials attended the meeting. The two sides held pragmatic discussions on Saudi Arabia’s investment environment, industrial policies, and cooperation opportunities between Chinese and Saudi enterprises.

This visit to Saudi Arabia followed the delegation’s trip to Dragon Mart, the largest Chinese market and trading hub in Dubai and UAE, on November 4. During the visit, Mr. Ge Jun said that TOJOY has long focused on supporting the global development of Chinese companies. This delegation represented companies from various sectors, including manufacturing, building materials, technology and trade, with the aim of fostering resource complementarity through pragmatic cooperation between Chinese enterprises and the Middle Eastern markets.

During the meeting, Mr. Fahad Mansour AlHashem provided a comprehensive overview of Saudi Arabia’s current foreign investment policies. He noted that more than 90% of sectors in Saudi Arabia allow 100% foreign ownership, no minimum registered capital requirements in most industries, and a range of incentives—such as 30-year corporate income tax exemptions and salary subsidies for local employees—are available. Besides, business registration has been fully digitalized, making the process more efficient and convenient.

Mr. Ge Jun said that Saudi Arabia, as a major economy in the Middle East, is actively advancing economic diversification under the Saudi Vision 2030, focusing on high-growth sectors such as renewable energy, information and communications technology, healthcare, and infrastructure construction. These areas align closely with the strengths of Chinese enterprises in technology development, industrial integration and large-scale operations. He added that TOJOY will leverage its platform resources to help Chinese enterprises better understand the local policies and business environments, promoting cooperation that extends from the product level to broader industrial-chain collaborations.

Mr. Ge Jun also noted that Chinese enterprises should take a long-term perspective when expanding into Middle Eastern markets, emphasizing the importance of localization and regulatory compliance. Several participating companies have already begun the process of registering their businesses in Saudi Arabia.

The delegation’s discussions with MISA resulted in preliminary cooperation intentions in infrastructure and smart transportation, healthcare, artificial intelligence and other fields. MISA committed that it would assign dedicated officials to facilitate coordination, while TOJOY will continue organizing curated visits to the Middle East, fostering long-term partnerships between Chinese and Saudi enterprises.

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