China coal cap warning holds little bite, observers say

Published 10:22 on June 19, 2020  /  Last updated at 12:45 on March 10, 2022  / Stian Reklev /  Asia Pacific, China

Six major Chinese government agencies have issued a joint statement to dampen new coal plant investments, but according to analysts, the effort is unlikely to have any material impact on new coal-fired capacity this year.
Six major Chinese government agencies have issued a joint statement to dampen new coal plant investments, but according to analysts, the effort is unlikely to have any material impact on new coal-fired capacity this year.


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