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A new sheriff in coal town

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On December 29, Lan Fo’an was announced as the new Party secretary of coal-rich Shanxi province.

Lan, 60, replaces his former boss Lin Wu, who was appointed Party boss in neighboring Shandong.

ICYDK: Accounting for nearly 30% of national coal output, Shanxi is vital to China’s energy security.

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