China's Coal Imports From Russia Rise to Eight-month High in May

COAL - BEIJING - Russia's coal shipments to China rose to the highest level in eight months in May after Moscow suspended export duties, official data showed on Thursday.

Russia's coal exports to China rose to 9.1 million metric tons in May, according to Chinese customs administration data. That was up 1.5% on the year and the highest level since September.

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