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Clean energy to lift China copper demand by 20% by 2030

The switch to greener power generation, electric transportation and upgraded telecommunications could increase China’s copper demand by a fifth over the next decade, delegates at the Asia Copper Conference in Shanghai heard on Wednesday.

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China's massive investment in renewables looks set to significantly boost copper demand in the country

China is the biggest investor in renewable energy technology, ploughing $91.2 billion into the sector last year.