China’s coal imports surged 76% in September as power plants scrambled for fuel to ease a power crunch that is pushing domestic coal prices to record highs and disrupting business activity in the world’s second-largest economy. Flooding in a key coal producing province has worsened the supply outlook, with analysts expecting electricity shortages and rationing …
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