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China's coal demand intensifies global energy crisis

China's large-scale coal procurement is worsening energy shortages in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Guangdong provinces, causing weekly power cuts and factory shutdowns. The demand is disrupting global coal markets, affecting suppliers in Ukraine and beyond.

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BusinessChina's coal demand intensifies global energy crisis

China's large-scale coal procurement is worsening energy shortages in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Guangdong provinces, causing weekly power cuts and factory shutdowns. The demand is disrupting global coal markets, affecting suppliers in Ukraine and beyond.

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