China’s answer to ‘drill, baby, drill’, top scientist dies: SCMP daily highlights
From Zhao Leji’s absence at the ‘two sessions’ closing to China’s energy security, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage
Zhao Leji, the third most senior official in China’s ruling Communist Party and chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, was absent from the closing of the country’s top legislature on Tuesday.
China has consolidated its energy security through a targeted strategy of diversifying imports, and US President Donald Trump’s embrace of fossil fuel production with a “drill, baby, drill” mentality could serve to lower global prices – potentially good news for China as the world’s largest importer of crude and natural gas – according to an influential energy expert in Beijing.
As state media proclaims China the new heavyweight in scientific research, others warn gaps and weaknesses must be addressed.
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