China energy and emissions trends: March 2025 snapshot

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

China’s power generation declines for the first time since the pandemic; thermal power generation falls, but coal supply continues to grow. The capital of Xinjiang recorded the highest PM2.5 and NO₂ concentrations in February