China's Xi urges faster development of new energy system as Middle East war continues

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for accelerated planning and construction of a new energy system ​to safeguard the country's energy ​security, weeks into the Iran ​war that has triggered global energy shocks. The leader of the world's second-largest economy also emphasized hydropower development and ecological protection, while urging the safe and orderly expansion of nuclear power, according to state broadcaster ⁠CCTV ‌on Monday. "The Party Central Committee has gained a ⁠profound