Coal still plays an important role in the country's energy supply and should not be denied completely, he added.

Cleveland-Cliffs’ Slowing Demand Adds to Steel Industry Woes

BEIJING -- China aims to reduce the generation intensity of industrial solid waste in steel, nonferrous metals, and chemical sectors by 2025, and meanwhile significantly improve the utilization of bulk solid waste.

China has made progress in preventing solid waste pollution with strengthened legislation and supervision.

Currently, the allowances are distributed to participating emitters free of charge.

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