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China’s He Lifeng calls for a safer, greener industrial shift in Shanxi
Vice-Premier He Lifeng visited Shanxi on November 1 and 2 to examine businesses and projects in the province.
He visited energy and technology companies, food-processing and export businesses, and renewable energy projects in Datong and Shuozhou.
Shanxi has a resource-based economy, and He called for a steady shift to greener industries while balancing development with safety.
He said coal production should become more modern, automated and environmentally friendly, with upgrades to technology and equipment.
He also called for more renewable energy, stronger computing infrastructure and wider use of scientific research in industry.
He urged officials to protect workplace safety and the environment as the economy changes.
He asked local and national officials to address risks and business concerns, support employment and help keep economic growth stable.
China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng called for a safe and orderly industrial shift during a visit to Shanxi.
He said the province should balance development with security and pursue green, low-carbon growth.
He visited energy, technology, agricultural processing and trade businesses, as well as renewable energy and storage projects.
He urged modernizing and greening the coal industry while maintaining safety and environmental protections.
He also called for greater investment, stronger links between technology and industry, and action to address risks and support employment.
- Who
- He Lifeng, China’s vice premier.
- What
- He called for balancing development and security while advancing Shanxi’s industrial transformation.
- When
- November 1–2, 2026.
- Where
- Shanxi, including Datong and Shuozhou.
- Why
- To support high-quality development and address industrial transformation, safety and environmental protection.
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He Lifeng visited Shanxi, including Datong and Shuozhou, to inspect businesses and renewable energy and storage projects.
He held a meeting with city, county and township officials to hear views on local work.
- Visit dates
- November 1–2, 2026
- Places visited
- Datong and Shuozhou, Shanxi
- Official
- He Lifeng, vice premier of China
- Industries and projects inspected
- Energy, technology, agricultural processing and trade, and wind, solar and storage
- Coal industry priorities
- Modernization, smart technology, green development and production safety
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What people are saying
We must firmly follow the path of green and low-carbon development.
We must firmly and orderly advance industrial transformation and upgrading.