Current location:style >>
China's electricity use mirrors economic recovery
style59People have gathered around
IntroductionAerial photo taken on Aug. 17, 2021 shows transmission lines of Lianghekou hydropower plant on the Y ...
Aerial photo taken on Aug. 17, 2021 shows transmission lines of Lianghekou hydropower plant on the Yalong River in Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Xinhua)
BEIJING, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- China's electricity consumption, a key barometer of economic activity, has been rising in recent periods, indicating the continuous recovery of enterprises' production and economic operation.
The country's total power use increased 2.9 percent year on year in the January-June period to 4.1 trillion kilowatt-hours, according to the National Energy Administration.
In June alone, power consumption was recorded at 745.1 billion kilowatt-hours, an increase of 4.7 percent from a year ago. The growth rate was 6 percentage points higher than that in May when the country was hit by sporadic resurgences of COVID-19.
The recovery in the growth rate of electricity consumption in June reflected the positive effects of the current resumption of work and production, Wang Yixuan, an official with the China Electricity Council said.
The high-tech and equipment manufacturing industry showed the fastest growth rate in June, indicating the noticeable effect of the resumption of work and production in the industry.
In June, the electricity consumption of the industry rallied 3.6 percent, 4.9 percentage points faster than that of May.
Work resumption of the service sector also achieved good results, with the electricity consumption in the tertiary industry rebounding 10.1 percent year on year in June, 14.5 percentage points higher than that in May.
China's electricity consumption in the second half of the year was expected to increase by about 7 percent, and the growth rate will pick up significantly compared with the first half, according to the council.
The council suggested that relevant authorities ensure the balance between power supply and demand during peak power consumption periods, safeguard the stable supply of power fuels, and advance the high-quality transformation of electricity firms.
To bolster the economy, a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee held last week urged efforts to consolidate the upward trend of economic recovery, maintain stability in employment and prices, keep the economy running within an appropriate range, and strive for the best possible outcome.
It, particularly, emphasized that macro policies should play an active role in expanding demand, and fiscal and monetary policies should effectively make up for the lack of social demand. ■
Tags:
Reprint:Friends are welcome to share on the Internet, but please indicate the source of the article when reprinting it.“Global Gateway news portal”。http://martinique.fivesixgroup.com/html-38a099910.html
Related articles
Storms damage homes in Oklahoma and Kansas. But in Houston, most power is restored
styleWICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Fast-moving storms with strong winds, large hail and apparent tornadoes swept O ...
【style】
Read moreChinese vice premier stresses timely delivery of homes to buyers
styleZHENGZHOU, April 14 (Xinhua) -- Active financing support should be extended to compliant real estate ...
【style】
Read moreTesla's new mega factory project in Shanghai to start construction
styleSHANGHAI, April 17 (Xinhua) -- U.S. carmaker Tesla Inc. will break ground in May on its new mega fac ...
【style】
Read more
Popular articles
- Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. to lead Indianapolis 500 field in Corvette pace car
- Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor are confirmed to make Broadway debuts in Romeo + Juliet
- Pamela Anderson lands starring role in The Naked Gun reboot alongside Liam Neeson
- Inside Victoria Beckham's extensive wardrobe as she turns 50: From multi
- Investigators return to Long Island home of Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect
- Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor are confirmed to make Broadway debuts in Romeo + Juliet
Latest articles
Shohei Ohtani's first walk
Lawmakers vote down bill that would allow some Alabama death row inmates to be resentenced
Bryce Miller and 3 relievers combine on a 1
Shapiro aims to eliminate waiting list for services for intellectually disabled adults
Uber and Lyft say they'll stay in Minnesota after Legislature passes driver pay compromise
Hong Kong arrests 291 for endangering national security in past 4 years — Radio Free Asia
LINKS
- CPC Leadership Meeting Stresses Implementing Decisions, Plans of Key Party Congress in Unity
- Protein markers tied to chemotherapy success
- President Xi to Make New Year Address to Ring in 2023
- Xi Meets with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el
- Xiplomacy: China, LAC Countries Embrace New Era of Win
- Xi Meets Lebanese PM on Ties
- Beijing looks to boost green technology development
- Xi, Angolan President Exchange Congratulations on 40th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties
- China specifies steps to improve payment services in tourist attractions
- Xi Focus: A Brief Timeline of Chinese President's COVID