Chinese President Hu Jintao has called for more efforts in
building an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly
society.
At a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of
the Communist Party of China, Hu said the Party and society must
realize the importance and urgency of energy efficiency, which is
the foundation of the survival and development of human
society.
Saving resources and energy was crucial for China in pursuit of
sustainable development and economic and national security. It
required more attention and effort for the sake of the nation and
future generations, he said.
During the 11th Five-Year Plan (2006-2010), energy efficiency
should be realized in all sectors and through production,
distribution and consumption. Progress should be made in a short
period.
Production that seriously polluted the environment and consumed
resources must be eliminated, and public awareness of energy saving
and environmental protection should be raised, he said.
Moreover, regulations regarding energy efficiency should be made
or modified and supervision and enforcement of law should be
strengthened, said Hu.
Energy saving was a long-term task, and called for strong
leadership by local Party committees and governments and better
management of companies, he said.
(Xinhua News Agency December 27, 2006)