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Two economic planning documents released at the March meeting of China's National People’s Congress include the term "energy powerhouse" for the first time.
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China’s Energy Powerhouse Ambitions
Two economic planning documents released at the March meeting of China's National People’s Congress include the term "energy powerhouse" for the first time.