Li Qiang presided over the 19th special study session of the State Council

On April 20, the State Council held the 19th special study session with the theme of "coordinating energy security and green low-carbon transformation, accelerating the construction of a new energy system." Premier Li Keqiang emphasized during the session the need to thoroughly study and implement the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping on building an energy powerhouse and the relevant decisions of the Party Central Committee, implement the new energy security strategy, promote the optimization and adjustment of energy structure, deepen the reform of energy system mechanisms, and provide solid energy support for accelerating comprehensive green transformation and high-quality development. Tang Guangfu, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and director of the Huairou National Laboratory, gave a lecture. Vice Premiers Ding Xuexiang, Zhang Guoqing, and Liu Guozhong made exchange speeches. After listening to the lecture and exchange speeches, Li Keqiang pointed out that improving energy security is an important foundation for building an energy powerhouse. In the current profound changes in the international situation, China's total energy consumption continues to grow, and it is necessary to maintain a sense of crisis, adhere to bottom-line thinking, and continuously enhance the resilience and security capabilities of the energy system.