Wen Jiabao: Chinese renewable energy share tops 11 per cent

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As China reveals plans for 300MW offshore wind farm, the country's premier highlights the rapid expansion of its renewables sector

Chinese premier Wen Jiabao today insisted the country is working "vigorously" to advance clean energy, but insisted fossil fuels are not going to be phased out any time soon. Wen told the World Future...

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