Severe heatwaves and droughts are shrinking the Yangtze river, China's most important waterway for trade, and also a big source of hydroelectric power. Heat and very little rain have caused a sharp drop in river and reservoir levels, leading to restrictions on energy use. We hear more from Howard Zhang, editor of BBC Chinese Service.
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Nov 2022
Why are China’s nationwide protests happening now?
Europe is importing a record amount of seaborne Russian gas, and Rolls-Royce has successfully tested hydrogen instead of conventional jet fuel to power a modern aircraft engine. Plus, the FT’s Europe-China correspondent, Yuan Yang, explains why the protests in China are supported ... Show More
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Mar 2023
The Great Reopening: What The End of China’s Zero-Covid Strategy Means For Global Energy And Natural Resources
As Covid-19 restrictions lifted around the world and countries stopped reporting on case numbers, the events of 2020 and 2021 faded further into our collective memory. Against the threat of looming recession and a war in Europe, it was easy to forget the turmoil brought on by the ... Show More
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Sep 2022
Hurricane Ian sweeps through Florida
Alexander Kaufman from the Huffington Post, based in New York, and Rebecca Choong Wilkins join us throughout the programme for a chat about the day’s big business stories.
There are more reactions to the leaks detected in Nord Stream 1 and 2. Sweden has launched an investigation, ... Show More
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