12 Oct 2021
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Premier Li Keqiang gathered the National Energy Commission (NEC) on Saturday for some enlightening conversation.
Some context: The NEC was established in 2010 to coordinate China's energy policy.
The NEC's overarching goal is to ensure China’s energy security. Epic fail.
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