China Must Hold Energy Supply Security In ‘Its Own Hands’, Xi Says


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China Must Hold Energy Supply Security In ‘Its Own Hands’, Xi Says President Xi Jinping told oil workers that China must secure its own energy supply, signaling a continued role for fossil fuels in the nation’s efforts to meet power demands. Xi made the remarks during a visit Thursday to the Shengli oilfield in the eastern province of Shandong, according to the People’s Daily newspaper. The oilfield is the largest operated by China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., or Sinopec. “Oil energy construction is very significant to our country,” Xi said. “As a major manufacturing power, China has to secure its...