China's National Energy Commission is established

China has established the National Energy Commission for better coordination in formulating energy strategy and development planning, said an announcement released by the General Office of the State Council January 22.

The commission will determine national energy development strategy, address significant issues concerning energy security and energy development and coordinate major programs of domestic energy development and global cooperation.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao is the director of the commission, and Vice Premier Li Keqiang is the deputy director. Zhang Ping, director of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), Zhu Zhixin, deputy director of the NDRC, Finance Minister Xie Xuren, central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan and Zhang Guobao, head of the National Administration of Energy, are all members of the National Energy Commission.

By People's Daily Online