China's coal production has reached unprecedented levels in 2025, marking a significant increase amid ongoing safety and environmental concerns. According to the results published in the material, this surge highlights the country's reliance on coal despite the push for cleaner energy sources.
China's Coal Output in 2025
In 2025, China's coal output soared to 4.83 billion tons, reflecting a 12% rise from the previous year. This remarkable growth comes despite the implementation of stricter safety inspections in the latter half of the year, which led to some mines reducing their operational capacity.
Reasons Behind the Surge in Coal Production
The surge in coal production is largely attributed to the power shortages and factory blackouts that plagued China in 2021. In response, the government mandated energy companies to ramp up mining activities to ensure a stable supply. However, this increase in coal production has sparked worries regarding the potential safety risks and environmental degradation associated with expanded mining operations.
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