Innovative steps for timely power supply

Chinese power operators have put in place innovative measures to help new homeowners receive electricity on the day they move into their homes. At Zhongtian Shiming residential complex in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, the local power supplier teamed up with developers and property management firms to deliver online handbooks to accelerate the power connection process. To help new owners get electricity immediately, staff members of State Grid Xuzhou produced an easy-to-follow guide, allowing clients to submit the required documents via an online State Grid App, or a 24-hour hotline. Every new owner can flip the switch the moment they step into their new homes.

China cuts retail prices of gasoline, diesel

China reduced the retail prices of gasoline and diesel on Tuesday to reflect recent changes in international oil prices. Gasoline prices will be cut by 75 yuan ($10.56) per metric ton, while diesel prices will drop by 70 yuan per ton, according to the National Development and Reform Commission.

Xinhua - China Daily