China energy and emissions trends: August 2025 snapshot

By Qi Qin, China Analyst; Chengcheng Qiu, China Analyst; Danny Hartono, Data Scientist; with contributions from Lauri Myllyvirta, Lead Analyst

In July 2025, China’s hot weather and weak hydropower drove thermal power growth; with unfavourable dispersion conditions, southern provincial capitals saw the highest increases in air pollution