Friday, May 4, 2007
While China has set a numerical target to save energy and reduce pollution, some of its high energy-consuming industries overheated in the first quarter, according to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).
The output of crude steel rose 22.3 percent in the first quarter, 4.7 percentage points higher than the growth rate of the same period of 2006, while electrolytic aluminum and alumina production soared 36.6 percent and 53.7 percent respectively, according to a report from the country's top economic planner.
Source : Xinhuanet
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