President Hu Jintao’s recent tour of eight African nations, his third visit to this continent as President, and the gathering in Beijing in November 2006 of more than thirty eight African heads of state together mark a milestone in China’s policy to re-engage with this continent. The … Continue Reading ››
In December it was announced that the NDRC had drafted a plan to rapidly expand the scale and scope of the programme to convert coal into liquids which can be used for transport fuels and petro-chemicals. A number of pilot plants are already under construction … Continue Reading ››
The year 2006 has been challenging for consumers of energy around the world, whether they be nations, companies or individuals, as well as for investors in energy. Prices have remained high,governments of energy producing countries have been flexing their political and fiscal muscles, and … Continue Reading ››
International energy and resources policy, with a focus on China
