The repeated power cuts, the energy shortages last summer… Beijing no longer wants to relive these episodes, which are embarrassing for the activity and the image of the second largest economy in the world.
Even if it means weakening its commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
In 2022, China will increase its coal consumption, Premier Li Keqiang announced last week.
Energy security must be "
preserved",
so
the
supply of coal will be
"increased".
And
“coal-fired power plants will be helped to operate at full capacity to produce more electricity
,” he said as Beijing focuses on supporting its economy.
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