The event, organized by the China Textile Industry Federation, attracted the participation of more than 1,000 delegates from throughout the country.

China's benchmark power coal price rose slightly during the past week.

Xinjiang, rich in coal and wind power resources, currently transmits electricity to 20 other Chinese provincial regions.

Shanxi, a major coal-producing region in north China, has shut down 163 coal mines and eliminated 146.05 million tonnes of annual coal production capacity over the past five years.

The administration will continue to step up supervision to continue improving workplace safety conditions in non-coal mines, the official said.

A new railway line for transporting coals was put into operation in China recently.

Meanwhile, Guizhou will reduce the number of miners – or realize unmanned digging – at coal mines by around 2025.

Seven of China's major coal-producing groups have called on the sector to boost supply and keep prices within a reasonable range.