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Explained: Global energy shortage or a coincidence of regional crises?
Gasoline stations running dry in Britain. Power costs surging in the European Union ahead of winter. Forced restrictions on energy use in China. And rising prices for oil, natural gas and coal
 "Explained: Global energy shortage or a coincidence of regional crises?")
World's biggest pension fund won't buy China sovereign debt: Report
The decision comes as FTSE Russell is set to start adding Chinese debt to its benchmark global bond index, which the GPIF follows, from October
 "World's biggest pension fund won't buy China sovereign debt: Report")
China's end to overseas coal financing could free $130 bn for clean energy
China's pledge to end overseas coal financing will impact 44 coal plants totalling 42,220 megawatts (MW) of capacity, according to Global Energy Monitor's updated Global Coal Public Finance Tracker
 "China's end to overseas coal financing could free $130 bn for clean energy")
China's BRI plans losing momentum as opposition, debt mount: Study
President Xi Jinping launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013
 "China's BRI plans losing momentum as opposition, debt mount: Study")
Chinese switch to smartphone flashlights, generators amid power cuts
People ate breakfast by the light of smartphones and shopkeepers turned on generators as cities across China enforced power cuts to meet official conservation targets
 "Chinese switch to smartphone flashlights, generators amid power cuts")
China's regulators tighten scrutiny of forex dealers, say sources
The moves follow recent efforts at curtailing financial risks that include dampening commodity price rises, banning cryptocurrency transactions and restricting property speculation
 "China's regulators tighten scrutiny of forex dealers, say sources")
China Evergrande to sell $1.5 bn stake in Shengjing Bank to state firm
Shengjing Bank had demanded that all net proceeds from the disposal be applied to settle the relevant financial liabilities of the group due to Shengjing Bank, Evergrande said.
 "China Evergrande to sell $1.5 bn stake in Shengjing Bank to state firm")
ONGC, RIL among likely winners in Asian markets from China's energy crunch
More than half of China's mainland provinces are limiting electricity use, forcing factory shutdowns that are reverberating through global supply chains.
 "ONGC, RIL among likely winners in Asian markets from China's energy crunch")
China's state agency seeks to calm power supply fears as crunch bites
China has already called for an increase in imports and ramping up domestic production of coal, a key fuel used for the majority of its power generation.
 "China's state agency seeks to calm power supply fears as crunch bites")
US top general defends call to Chinese at end of Trump presidency
Gen Mark Milley, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, testified on Tuesday before the Senate Armed Services Committee
 "US top general defends call to Chinese at end of Trump presidency")
Country and company: How China and Evergrande ascended together
The property giant's success mirrored the country's transformation from an agrarian economy to one that embraced capitalism. Its struggles offer a glimpse of a new financial future
 "Country and company: How China and Evergrande ascended together")
Investors brace for rough ride as Evergrande faces payment deadline
The company is due on Wednesday to make a $47.5 million bond interest payment on its 9.5% March 2024 dollar bond
 "Investors brace for rough ride as Evergrande faces payment deadline")
China seeks prompt summit of five permanent members of UN Security Council
Expressing the country's desire to hold the summit, China's Permanent Representative to the UN said, "It's our strong wish that this summit can be held as early as possible," according to Sputnik
 "China seeks prompt summit of five permanent members of UN Security Council")
Janet Yellen declines to take IMF Chief's calls after scandal
Biden govt has yet to offer support for Georgieva
 "Janet Yellen declines to take IMF Chief's calls after scandal")
Global energy crunch: China expands power curbs to 20 provinces
At least 20 Chinese provinces and regions making up more than 66 per cent of the country's gross domestic product have announced some form of power cuts, mostly targeted at heavy industrial users
China corners bulk of EPFR flows in August among emerging markets
Flows into India totalled $983 million during the month, the EPFR data compiled by Kotak Institutional Equities shows
 "China corners bulk of EPFR flows in August among emerging markets")
World Bank lifts China view, slashes Asia outlook on Delta wave
Pandemic may do lasting damage in Asia Pacific, says lender
 "World Bank lifts China view, slashes Asia outlook on Delta wave")
No choice but to impose travel curbs to contain Covid-19, says China
China said on Tuesday that it has no choice but to take preventive measures like travel restrictions to contain Covid-19
 "No choice but to impose travel curbs to contain Covid-19, says China")
China vaunts expanding air power, civil growth at Zhuhai show
China's newer J-20 stealth fighter, which made its debut at Zhuhai in 2016, roared above dignitaries with domestic rather than Russian-made engines for the first time
 "China vaunts expanding air power, civil growth at Zhuhai show")
China energy crunch triggers shutdowns, pleas for more coal
For the second straight day, the main state grid operator sought to reassure customers, saying it would work to guarantee coal supply