China Facing Widespread Power Shortages

 

Reuters: China power crunch spreads, shutting factories and dimming growth outlook 

BEIJING (Reuters) - Widening power shortages in China have halted production at numerous factories including many supplying Apple and Tesla, while some shops in the northeast operated by candlelight and malls shut early as the economic toll of the squeeze mounted. 

China is in the grip of a power crunch as a shortage of coal supplies, toughening emissions standards and strong demand from manufacturers and industry have pushed coal prices to record highs and triggered widespread curbs on usage. 

Rationing has been implemented during peak hours in many parts of northeastern China since last week, and residents of cities including Changchun said cuts were occurring sooner and lasting for longer, state media reported.  

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WNU Editor: Chinese state media is acknowledging that there is a problem .... China State Grid promises power for nation after scattered outages (CGTN). 

More News On China's Growing Power Shortages 

China Power Outages Close Factories and Threaten Growth -- NYTimes  

Fears of a worldwide shortage of new smartphones at Christmas as Chinese factories are hit with power cuts aimed at meeting Beijing's anti-pollution drive -- Daily Mail 

China’s Power Crisis Moves From the Factory Floor to Homes -- Bloomberg  

Power cuts hit homes in north-east China -- BBC  

China Power Crunch Is Next Economic Shock After Evergrande -- Bloomberg