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China coal imports seen flat in 2024, State-run utility says

China's coal imports are expected to be little changed in 2024, despite expectations for an increase of 4% in demand for the polluting fuel, a senior executive of a State-run utility said on Friday.

China's coal imports would range between 450-million and 500-million metric tons this year, said Wu Wenbin, the head of coal management for the utility, Guangdong Energy Group.

Total Chinese consumption of coal is expected to grow 4% in 2024, higher than last year's 3.5%, Wu said, adding that surging coal demand this decade has helped snap a seven-year lull in consumption.

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