China to continue drive to modernize energy industry

Li stresses country's desire to conserve and cut emissions won't hurt economic growth

China's stance on climate change as being of "common but differentiated responsibilities" will not be changed, but it is not an excuse for slowing down the pace of industrial restructuring, said Premier Li Keqiang.

The government will control the country's total amount of energy consumption, promote the efficiency of energy usage, and encourage the development of clean-energy industries, including those related to wind, hydro, nuclear and solar power, Li said.