JOHN KEMP: China dials down coal output to focus on structural reform
After rapid growth in the past two years, the nation’s energy supply situation is more comfortable
21 June 2024 - 05:00
London — China’s coal production has slowed slightly, after rapid growth in the last two years, as the energy supply situation has become more comfortable, allowing the government to focus on long-term structural changes.
China’s mines produced 1,858-million tonnes of coal in the first five months of 2024, according to data published by the National Bureau of Statistics...
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