The Wall Street Journal
Base-Metal Demand From Energy Transition to Offset Some China Real-Estate Losses, SMM Says — Base-metals demand in China will be largely driven by electric vehicles, renewable power, lithium-ion batteries and related infrastructure investment in 2025, offsetting some losses from a weaker property market, the Shanghai Metals Exchange said.
China’s Housing Glut Collides With Its Shrinking Population — Many cities are stuck with empty homes that they will likely
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