China's foreign trade is rapidly moving toward a greener future, expanding from making eco-friendly products to upgrading supply chains and providing integrated solutions, a senior commerce official said Friday.

"China's foreign trade is making faster progress toward green development," said Li Chenggang, China international trade representative and vice minister of commerce, at a press conference on Friday. "Green trade has become an important pillar for stabilizing China's foreign trade and improving its structure."

Inspectors walk along solar panels at the Dalad Banner photovoltaic base in the Kubuqi Desert, northern China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Sept. 10, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

Li said that green and low-carbon products have become a new driving force for China's foreign trade growth. The country's exports of wind turbines and components grew by more than 30% in the first three quarters of this year, while exports of photovoltaic products have exceeded 200 billion yuan (US$28.13 billion) for four consecutive years. China exported more than 2 million electric vehicles last year, and its shipments of electric locomotives, motorcycles, and bicycles also maintained strong growth.

Green development is also transforming China's entire foreign trade supply chain. Li noted that at the ongoing 138th Canton Fair, nearly half of new product launches featured green design concepts. Furthermore, manufacturers are using more eco-friendly materials and cleaner energy sources. For instance, some use recycled fishing nets to make swimsuits, which have become popular among overseas buyers. Meanwhile, more export shipments now rely on clean-energy vehicles and vessels, reducing carbon emissions.

Li Chenggang, China international trade representative and vice minister of commerce, attends a policy briefing in Beijing, Oct. 31, 2025. [Photo by Xu Xiang/China SCIO]

Beyond products, Li said, Chinese companies are offering integrated green solutions that combine technology, services, and management expertise. He cited examples such as a Chinese firm exporting low-carbon building materials to Saudi Arabia along with an entire energy-efficient construction plan, and another company that helped Tanzania build a new rapid transit system using new energy buses.

Looking ahead, Li said China will continue to align with the global trend of green transition and enhance its capacity to serve the world's sustainable development. "We will keep sharing the fruits of green and low-carbon growth with partners worldwide," he said.