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China Power Market Trading Jumps 19.2% in Eight Months
China's national electricity market traded 5,180 billion kWh in Jan-Aug 2026, up 19.2% year-on-year, as AI data centers and EV charging drive demand.
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China's national electricity market traded 5,180 billion kWh in Jan-Aug 2026, up 19.2% year-on-year, as AI data centers and EV charging drive demand.
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