Wasteful industries in govt crosshairs

Stricter rules will be adopted to prevent industries from engaging in projects that waste energy and cause excessive pollution.

Xie Zhenhua, vice-minister of the National Development and Reform Commission, made the announcement at the recent China Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction Forum, adding that the country would "gradually improve" its policies and procedures for energy conservation and pollution.

The government will coordinate its industrial policies with those on credit, land, finance, taxes, prices, and quality control, according to the official.