Energy crisis hits Chinese economy - a podcast by ABC Radio

The world's second largest economy, China, is reeling after a second week of blackouts and energy rationing crippled industrial output in key provinces.

The energy shortage has been caused by series of overlapping factors including a rise in the price of thermal coal and Bejing's own efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

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