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

Updated: 2011-02-28 13:07

(Xinhua)

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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.

Wen made the pledge during an online chat with netizens.

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