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centerLIVE UPDATEChinese President Xi Jinping calls for new energy system amid global shock
NEWS SUMMARY
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for accelerated development of a new energy system to ensure energy security. This statement, made on April 7, 2026, follows global fuel price surges attributed to the US-Israeli attack on Iran, prompting China to emphasize domestic capacity and expand hydropower and nuclear energy.
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