https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-cryptocurrency-canaan/mining-rig-maker-canaan-argues-against-wholesale-crackdown-on-bitcoin-mining-in-china-idUSKCN2DE0NU

A major Chinese maker of bitcoin mining machines argued against an indiscriminate crackdown on cryptocurrency mining in China, saying the business helps make better use of electricity and contributes to employment and the local economy.