To comply with China's energy consumption policy,
China has extended power restrictions to at least 20 provinces and regions as it struggles to cope with the power shortage in its north-eastern region.
The areas affected by the most recent restrictions together account for more than 66% of the country’s gross domestic product.
The power cuts are reportedly causing power supply discrepancies, with the situation expected to further inflate global supply chains.
Chinese state media reported that Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning are among the north-eastern provinces most affected by the power shortages.
Two factors have contributed to the ongoing ‘power crunch’ situation in the country.
A rise in coal prices has caused power generators to trim their production capacity despite an increase in power demand.
In addition, some provinces have had to halt their electricity supplies to meet emission and energy intensity goals.
As a result, millions of homes in the country are facing a blackout situation.
