China's coal imports bounced back in December as domestic demand for the fuel surged during the harsh early winter.

China has sent a strong signal that it will ramp up efforts to curb carbon emissions with a vow to include climate impact in the nation's environmental impact assessment.

With more than 10,000 registered coal traders, the CTCTC is the largest coal trading center in China.

Under the premise of ensuring safety, the coal production should be organized according to the maximum capacity.

A slew of ministry-level departments, including those responsible for the environment, earthquake warnings, coal mines and industries, have responded recently to matters of public concern.

Turkish coal-fired power output is likely to remain firm in the first quarter as coal units have extended their price advantage against gas-fired plants.

China's benchmark power coal price rose slightly during the past week.

Exceptionally cold weather and low nuclear availability are likely to have lifted Japanese coal-fired generation to at least a four-year high in December.