Jiangsu plans to do everything it can to save energy and protect the environment, Luo Zhijun, Jiangsu's Party chief said recently.

Luo told the 11th provincial People's Congress that, "We need to eliminate outmoded production capacity more speedily, and completely stop any new projects in backward industries."

Luo said the government will have new energy-saving and emissions-reduction projects in manufacturing, construction work, and transportation. And it will promote the use of energy-saving and water-saving technology and a recycling economy.