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The
United States and China are set to enter into a joint venture
to develop non-grain based biofuels, the Dow Jones
reported.
Chinese Vice-Premier Wu Yi reportedly discussed the pact
with U.S. Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman, and U.S. Agriculture
Secretary Mike Johanns during a strategic economic dialogue
in Washington last month.
Ma Kai, chairman of China's National Development and Reform
Commission, has indicated China plans to promote ethanol
production from non-grain crops such as sweet potatoes,
cassava and sweet sorghum. |
