China Struggles to Keep the Lights On Amid Sky-High Demand
- China has cut power to some industrial users amid shortfall
- Pandemic rebound has driven soaring exports and power demand
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China’s roaring industrial rebound from the pandemic has an unforeseen consequence -- the surge in power demand has left factories, office buildings and street lights in some areas straining under an electricity shortage.
The country’s local governments are cutting power to some industrial and commercial customers in several provinces. State-owned companies are sending an army of workers to inspect power lines, and authorities are urging coal miners to produce more.