Dry weather in southwestern China has crippled huge hydroelectric dams, forcing cities to impose rolling blackouts and driving up the country’s use of coal.
Tag: China
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The Face of China: A Globetrotting Diplomat Armed With U.S. Admonitions
While Xi Jinping hasn’t visited another country in the pandemic, his foreign minister, Wang Yi, has been to dozens, extolling Beijing’s vision for the world.
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Chinese Canadian Billionaire Sentenced to 13 Years for Financial Crimes
Five years after being grabbed from a Hong Kong hotel, Xiao Jianhua, who came to symbolize China’s corporate excess, also faces a hefty fine, as does his company.
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China’s Covid Lockdowns Strand Tourists
Tens of thousands of domestic travelers were stuck at their summer vacation destinations after local outbreaks forced them into quarantine.