Elsevier Publishes Jiang Zemin's Book on China's Energy Policy

Former President of China’s (Jiang Zemin)”Research on Energy Issues in China” Shares the Views of one of China’s Influential Leaders on Energy Policy in English

…China’s rapid economic expansion raises many questions about how it will acquire the energy it needs to sustain growth. In this unique collection of articles, Jiang asserts a pressing need for China to invest in science, technology, research and development to ensure the steady supply of energy crucial for driving development. In this book Research on Energy Issues in China Jiang outlines this energy strategy for China, “We need to steadfastly conserve energy, use it efficiently, diversify development, keep the environment clean, be technology driven and cooperate internationally in order to establish a system of energy production, distribution and consumption that is highly efficient, uses advanced technology, produces few pollutant, has minimal impact on the ecosystem, and provides a steady and secure energy supply.”

Research on Energy Issues in China was first published by Shanghai Jiaotong University (SJTU) Press in Chinese in October 2008. Mr. Zhang Tianwei, Editor in Chief of SJTU Press said, “We are very happy to work with Elsevier’s Science & Technology division to publish President Jiang Zemin’s book in English and introduce it to the Western world. With Elsevier’s longstanding reputation as a high quality publisher, we are certain that we have found the ideal partner to publish Jiang’s work”

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