China’s Energy Crisis
... the numerous inspections of mining enterprises for compliance with environmental and labour safety standards. Torrential rains in the Shensi province, one of China’s principal coal mining hubs, forced shutdowns at 60 mines at the height of the energy crisis in October. It was not until mid-December when the operations resumed. The anti-corruption campaign in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (IMAR), China’s another important coal-mining centre, is another factor, while legislative changes had their effect as well. Amendments to China’s Criminal Code came into ...
02.12.2021