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China Defends Wind Power Amid Trump's Davos Critique

1/22/2026

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  • China defended its wind power strategy after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized it at Davos.
  • Trump claimed China manufactures most windmills but lacks operational wind farms and called buyers 'stupid'.
  • Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized China's investments and leadership in global renewables.
  • He noted wind capacity ranking first worldwide for 15 years and international cooperation on climate initiatives.