China and Russia in talks after halt to power supplies

MOSCOW, Jan 16 (Reuters) – China has stopped imports of electric power supplies from Russia, Kommersant newspaper reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with the situation and high prices, while Russia said it was ready to resume sales and talks were taking place. China’s government did not immediately reply to a request for comment. Russia’s energy ministry told Reuters the priority was to meet rising demand for power in Russia’s Far East, but that it could resume supplies to China depending on the terms agreed. “Russia could resume electricity exports to China if it receives a corresponding request from Beijing…