In October 1995, the OECD Council agreed on a programme of dialogue and co-operation with China. In addition, the OECD Council at Ministerial level adopted a resolution on 16 May 2007 to strengthen the co-operation with China, as well as with Brazil, India, Indonesia and South Africa, through a programme of enhanced engagement. Since then, the OECD has contributed to policy reform in China by sharing its member countries’ experiences in a range of areas. In response, China puts its own policy experience on the table for scrutiny and discussion by OECD member countries. Leveraging on this relationship the Business at OECD (BIAC) China Expert Group contributes expert guidance to China–OECD cooperation in areas that improve trade and investment conditions, as well as the overall business environment in China. The expert group consults at least annually with the OECD Ambassador-led Informal Reflection Group on China, and it organizes and contributes to thematic ad-hoc sessions with delegations and the OECD.  

Upon this collaboration, it is important for to acknowledge the efforts on China on building sustainability commitments in alignment with the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, China has prioritized eco-environmental conservation and green development and the just-concluded 20th CPC National Congress has made further strategic plans for China’s future green development in the New Era. China is applying a system thinking approach to the whole process of economic and social development and eco-environmental conversation and protection. Green development and eco-environmental progress are seen by China as the responsibility of all countries and China is actively participating in the global climate governance. China has reinforced the effort to achieve its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), established the Belt and Road Energy Partnership (BREP) with 32 countries, hosted the first part of the  15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) and has carried out cooperation with other countries and regions in the fields of energy conversation, biodiversity protection, clean energy, response to climate change, biodiversity protection and others.

To build a green, circular, and low-carbon production system, China has integrated the concept of green development into the entire life cycles of industry, agriculture and the service sector. To conserve energy, reduce emissions, raise efficiency, and facilitate the comprehensive green transformation of traditional industries, China has encouraged innovations in technology, models, and standards. To transform the production methods of agriculture, China has created new systems and mechanisms for the green development of agriculture and strengthened the protection and efficient use of agricultural resources. Additionally, China has taken measures to save water for agricultural irrigation and to reduce the volume of chemical fertilizer and pesticides used by targeting higher efficiency

In June 2024, we have organized our first forum which aimed to establish a meaningful platform for constructive dialogue and collaboration among industry leaders and key stakeholders, showcasing innovation and sustainable solutions contributing towards China’s Green Development. The event featured discussions on 1) China and Global Climate Governance Boosting Green Growth and Climate Neutrality Agenda, 2) Advancing China's Green Agenda through Climate Mitigation and Adaptation, 3) Enhancing Innovation Infrastructure for Sustainable Input Use in China: Government-Industry Collaboration, and 4) Public-Private Collaboration for Agricultural Innovation and Sustainable Growth (Biotechnology Focus).

Next year, we aim to gather the feedback of the launch event and continue the dialogue with OECD colleagues, stakeholders and governement representatives on advancing China's green development and bringing it closer to OECD. Stay stuned for updates regarding the timing and location of our next Forum in this series.