Xi Jinping in crisis as entire region in China forced to shutdown production over power

As a result, power generators began losing money and reduced production, with some even stopping altogether, which heavily impacted their industrial output. 

Experts noted that this year, the crisis could be worse, as Beijing’s economy was dealt a major blow thanks to China’s stringent “zero-covid” policy, which plunged large regions into lockdown at once. 

Aside from rationing energy in certain sectors, the government is also looking to bolster its energy supplies, at a time when European countries have been scrambling to ensure their own stockpiles are filled ahead of this winter. 

As a result, Beijing loosened restrictions on coal production and boosted imports of coal from Russia, which the EU has completely banned. 

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Article source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1655345/xi-jinping-sichuan-china-shutdown-production-power-supply-energy