As the pillar industry of Inner Mongolia, coal is widely said to have made important contributions to its economic and social development.

Raw coal production in Ordos City, Inner Mongolia in Jan-Dec, 2021.

Coal producers also should step up efforts to ensure coal supplies, the meeting said.

Rising coal prices in China are likely to ease gradually after the winter heating season concludes.

Indonesia is seeking 8.58 billion U.S. dollars in investment to shut down a number of coal-fired power plants as the country is currently expediting the transition into green energy.

Supramax demand strong on Indonesia-India coal route despite Panamaxes proving cheaper

The coal storage in China's power plants reached 165 million tons, up 40 million tons year-on-year, the NDRC said.

As the country's gross domestic product exceeded 114 trillion yuan ($18 trillion) last year, its ability to combat risks and shocks has further increased.