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Even though coal will play a less dominant role in China’s energy mix, it remains essential for both domestic energy consumption and overseas investment, at least for the near future, says a senior Chinese climate official.

 

Li Gao, head of the climate change office at the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, made the comments at a press conference on Tuesday, following pledges made by Chinese President Xi Jinping last week to restrict the country’s coal industry as part of China’s efforts to cut global emissions. 

China is the world’s largest coal consumer, drawing about two-thirds of its electricity from the fossil fuel, a major source of climate-warming greenhouse gas.

 

Source : https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article