By using modern technology, Ling Wen believes that his coal company can be both environmentally-friendly and effectively compete in the international coal market.
From the San Diego Union Tribune:
Ling Wen seems an unlikely coal baron. A longtime banker with a penchant for smartly tailored suits, he is a rising star among a new generation of Communist Party technocrats guiding China’s industrial flagships.In a country where carnage in the mines is commonplace, Shenhua’s operations have a safety and efficiency record on a par with global industry leaders. Ling is also exploring ways to make coal – a chief culprit in global warming – a cleaner resource. [Full Text]
[Image: Shenhua Group Shenfu Dongsheng Coalfield, from cdb.com.cn]
