Jia Qinglin (3rd R), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), lectures at the closure of the 18th session of the 10th CPPCC National Committee in Beijing July 7, 2007. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, July 7 (Xinhua) -- China's top political advisor Jia Qinglin said on Saturday the energy issue is a key, strategic issue for China, the world's largest developing country.

    Jia, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), made the remark at a lecturing held by the CPPCC Standing Committee.

    He noted that the Party and government have been attaching great importance to energy issues, making energy-saving a basic national policy.

    The country's 11th five-year plan sets clear targets in the fields of population, resources and environment.

    The CPPCC has special advantages in building an energy-efficient and environment-friendly society, Jia said, calling on CPPCC members to earnestly investigate and study energy issues and raise valuable proposals and advices to the Party and government.