He says Shenhua's exploration licence rules out long-wall mining under the black soil plains.
Privacy International believes UK firms should now be subject to the same strict export licence rules faced by arms manufacturers.
Ofcom found that Press TV's practice of running its editorial oversight from Tehran, Iran's capital, is in breach of broadcasting licence rules in the UK.
While rival local TV firms spy the opportunity to launch a service in the second largest city in the UK, a successful bidder must adhere to Ofcom's licence rules, which includes launching by 3 November.
But the main business announcement – a relaxation of licence rules to allow the export of civil nuclear technology and expertise to India – had the potential to upset its nuclear neighbour.
If the licence commission rules against them, however and the verdict is upheld in the face of any legal challenge then they will be out in the cold.
James Purnell, the BBC's director of strategy and digital, said it was "odd" that the licence fee rules had not previously been updated to make payment mandatory for those who choose to eschew TV and use catchup TV services.
Under current rules, licences are only required if a house in multiple occupation, or HMO, has more than three storeys and is shared by more than five people.
But Mr Gref said this week that the merger would definitely happen this year.The other worry was that foreign companies would be prevented from acquiring important oil and gas exploration licences by new rules restricting the bidding to majority-Russian firms.
Lighter vans can be driven with a regular car-driver's licence, incur no rules about driving hours and can be parked on the road.Improvements in van design have made them more pleasant to drive and given them a wider usefulness.
