Energy

China aims to reduce energy consumption by 16-17% in 5 yrs

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-02-28 13:07

BEIJING - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Sunday that the country aims to reduce energy consumption per unit of gross domestic product by 16 to 17 percent by 2015 from 2011 levels.

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Wen made the pledge during an online chat with netizens.