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Stakeholders of EU-China Energy Cooperation
Within the frame of cooperation in energy, the European Commission (EC) works closely with a range of stakeholders. The key partners are:
National Energy Commission (NEC)
Founded in 2010, the NEC is responsible for coordinating the policies of all involved stakeholders in China. Among its responsibilities are drafting national energy development strategies, reviewing energy security and coordinating domestic energy development and international energy cooperation. The NEC is chaired by Premier Wen Jiabao and is further comprised of 21 members from various government organizations with portfolios relevant to energy matters such NDRC, NEA, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance as well as a representative from the Central Bank.
National Energy Administration (NEA)
Following the March 2008 Congress of the Communist Party of China, it was decided to reform the Chinese energy sector. One of the major reform steps was the creation of the NEA by the State Council the same year. NEA maintains its own autonomy in administration as a vice ministerial level administration, with a certain degree of supervision by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC). Its responsibilities are energy development planning and implementation, administration of all energy sectors, drafting of energy laws, and international energy cooperation. Given the NEA's central role in energy policy-making in China into account, it is the EC's natural partner in energy cooperation.
The State Council is the chief governmental and administrative body in China, headed by Premier Wen Jiabao and composed of all Chinese State Councilors and Ministers. As such it presides over all Chinese Ministries, Special Organizations and other governmental bodies. With regards to cooperation in Energy, the EC cooperates closely with the State Council Legislative Affairs Office (SCLAO) on the Chinese draft energy law.
Ministry of Sciences and Technology (MOST)
The Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology is in charge of coordinating initiatives in the science and technology (S&T) as well as research and development (R&D) sectors. It is furthermore in charge of drawing up national S&T and R&D plans, drafting laws and regulations as well as ensuring implementation. In this regard, MOST is also responsible for science and research matters in the energy field. Cooperation between the EC and MOST dates back to 1994, making it the EC's oldest partner in EC-China energy cooperation. Cooperation with MOST largely focuses on aspects of energy-related research and industry cooperation. Conferences between the Directorate-General for Energy and MOST take place on a bi-annual basis.
Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MoHURD)
China's Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development was created in 2008, having replaced the former Ministry of Construction. MOHURD is in charge of drafting development plans, policies and laws as well as ensuring implementation in the construction and housing sector with regards to urban and rural areas. Its responsibilities include standardization and procurement. The EC cooperates with MoHURD since 2009. This cooperation concluded in November 2009 between MoHURD and the EU.
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European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC)
The EU of Commerce in China is an important stakeholder: it organises the Energy Working Group which brings together over 40 members. The largest European energy and equipment manufacturing companies as well as industrial energy consumers are active members of the Energy Working Group. The Energy Working Group cooperates with Chinese and European authorities on policies in the energy sector. It aims at facilitating the sharing of best international practices by delivering collaborative efforts between public and private actors. In addition Sub-Working Groups on Renewables and Smart-Grids were established in 2009 and 2010 respectively. The Energy Working Group, therefore, has a sound knowledge of the Chinese energy market.
