The pause that powers a province: Shanxi’s midday shutdown

The pause that powers a province: Shanxi’s midday shutdown

Last weekend, I visited Shanxi Province in northern China for the first time to attend a college friend’s wedding. I had long wanted to explore this region, known for its rich coal reserves and industrial heritage, but with limited time, I only managed to squeeze in a brief sightseeing stop. Still, Shanxi surprised me — the cities were cleaner and more orderly than I had imagined.While reconnecting with friends from the area, I came across a del…