A panoramic view of Taixing. [Photo/WeChat account: txfabu]
Taixing in East China's Jiangsu province is committed to integrating ecological civilization into its socio-economic development, focusing on carbon reduction, pollution control, increasing greenery, and economic growth, according to the city's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30).
The city aims to establish a comprehensive green development framework and promote harmony among production, lifestyle and ecological sustainability, positioning itself as a model for green, low-carbon urban development.
To build a robust ecological barrier, Taixing will enhance the protection and restoration of ecological spaces, centering on the Yangtze River's ecological conservation. The city will maintain its ecological layout of "one belt, one area, seven horizontal and five vertical ecological corridors," with the "belt" referring to the Yangtze River ecological belt and the "area" to an ancient ginkgo forest park.
To support the energy transition, Taixing will develop solar and hydrogen energy, aiming for renewable energy to comprise 20 percent of energy consumption by 2030, with annual green electricity transactions reaching 1 billion kWh.
To achieve peak carbon emissions, Taixing will expand the application of the "Carbon Efficiency Code" management and service platform, linking industry, projects, enterprises, and products in carbon management.
To strengthen green manufacturing, the city plans to establish a green supply chain, aiming to create one national-level zero-carbon park and 30 green factories above the provincial-level by 2030.
Taixing will also enhance its circular economy by optimizing industrial waste management systems and integrating recycling networks. Additionally, the city will explore wetland development and pollution-discharge rights trading to realize ecological product value.
The city is committed to improving the supply and quality of green products, promoting green consumption, and enhancing infrastructure to support sustainable living.