# IEA chief: China's role in clean energy is indisputable

https://mins.news/en/item/138506

- China News Service, 2026-11-11 05:54 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/news/2026-11-11/detail-ihfmypxx3539102.shtml

> International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol said at a COP31 side event in Antalya that China has pioneered electrification, with advances in electric vehicles, renewables and battery storage. He urged nearly 200 countries to agree on electrification targets, saying this would give markets and investors a clear signal.

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