The first ever white paper China issued yesterday on its energy conditions and policies provides a panoramic view of the changes the country has made and the challenges it will face on energy development.

To pursue sustainable economic and social advancement, policymakers must work hard to ensure aggressive enforcement of an energy strategy that emphasizes thrift, cleanness and safety.

As the fastest growing major economy with the world's largest population, China has understandably caught more and more global attention for its increasing appetite for energy. While the price of oil in the international market is set to break $100 a barrel, no one can ignore the growth of China's energy demand.