Dannie Peng
Coverage of Dannie Peng in the Nexus archive.
- Spying in Xinjiang? No, I was reporting from China’s energy heartland
China's coal-heavy energy sector is capitalizing on global oil supply disruptions caused by the war in Iran. Journalist Dannie Peng reported from Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, one of China's four major coal-chemical production bases, documenting the region's operations.
- China is replacing Middle East oil with Xinjiang coal. What does it mean for the world?
China is expanding its coal-chemical production in Xinjiang as a strategic response to global oil disruptions, particularly from Middle East tensions. The country is leveraging its coal resources in the Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture to offset oil shocks and reduce dependence on petroleum imports. This shift has significant implications for global energy markets and chemical supplies.
- As war engulfs the Middle East, China’s Xinjiang is thriving with future tech
China's Xinjiang region, particularly the Changji Hui autonomous prefecture, is expanding its coal-chemical production capabilities as global oil and chemical supplies face disruption from Middle East conflicts. The region is developing a vast industrial ecosystem centered around large-scale modern coal-chemical production, positioning itself as one of China's four major bases for this industry.