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Will China become a net-exporter of coal?

The depreciation of the Chinese currency alongwith declining consumption and imports of coalhave raised the question of whether China,currently the world’s largest importer of coal, could soon switch positions to become a major exporter. In this Energy Watch, we discuss the likelihood of China reversing its role and what it would mean for prices.

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