China: Power outages affect economic activity across the country


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The Asian giant is facing the worst energy crisis aggravated by drought. Water levels in the Yangtze River have dropped, reducing the amount of electricity produced in hydroelectric power plants. The temperature in cities around the Yangtze exceeded 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), and the growing demand for air conditioning increased pressure on the power grid. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently acknowledged that Sichuan is facing the “most severe and extreme moment” regarding energy supply. Shopping and sports centers had to reduce consumption, causing restricted evening activities. In Chongqing, the Chinese regime ordered to suspend factory activity for...