Not enough “fuel” for China’s economic expansion

The torrid Chinese summer weather is leading to an acute lack of electric power and oil in Guangdong, so much so that supplies have run out in many petrol stations.

…But the shortage has taken on serious proportions in all large Chinese cities. Already from July, the central government issued drastic measures to reduce energy consumption, among them a provision for all government offices to keep the temperature of air conditioners at 26 degrees centigrade.

The municipal government of Beijing has asked all officials not to wear suits and ties for internal meetings. And a national education campaign geared towards saving energy is under way.

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