China coal imports rise in November despite push against pollution | The Indian Express

China coal imports rise in November despite push against pollution | The Indian Express

China coal imports rise in November despite push against pollution

Coal prices in China have risen steadily this year, touching their highest since at least 2015 at 688.8 yuan ($104.07) a tonne on Dec 4.

By: Reuters | New Delhi | Published: December 11, 2017 11:09 am

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Chinese coal imports rose in November from the month before on firm demand during the winter heating season, even as Beijing encourages a shift to cleaner fuels in its battle against pollution, Reuters reported on Monday.