The demand still needs to be partly met by coal despite this contradicting the country's rigid goal of phasing out coal and reducing carbon emissions.

Principle of 'establishing new before abolishing old' is crucial, says official.

"Although the challenge of reducing air pollution across the world may seem daunting, China is an important beacon of progress,"

The output rose 10.3 percent year on year to 370 million tonnes last month, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

Analysts look to Beijing cooperation in Philippines' low-carbon transition.

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Among them, 18949.4 tons were exported to Japan, accounting for 24.77%.

The 2205 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 8314 yuan per ton on June 20.