China, US vow closer energy ties

China and the United States agreed yesterday to intensify partnership in developing new and renewable energy resources to meet their increasing demands.

The consensus was reached during the second round of Sino-US energy policy dialogue, which was held in Hangzhou, capital of East China’s Zhejiang Province.

Zhang Guobao, vice-minister of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the industry regulator, and the Assistant Secretary of the US Department of Energy Karen Harbert led respective teams during the talks.

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