Government of the People's Republic of China

The Government of the People's Republic of China is the country's central executive authority, formally the State Council, headed by the Premier and composed of ministries, commissions, and other bodies. It implements national policy, administers the economy, and directs the work of subordinate government agencies within China's one-party political system. In the energy sector, the government sets national plans and targets through bodies such as the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration, covering electricity, fossil fuels, renewable-energy deployment, and emissions goals. China is among the world's largest producers and consumers of energy, and its policy decisions have significant effects on global energy and emissions trends.