Key facts
- China's total carbon emissions have surged this century.
- China is the world's largest annual emitter of carbon.
- China's annual emissions account for the majority of global increases.
- China's liquefied natural gas imports are projected to remain stable year-on-year in June.
- China's projected LNG imports for June are 5.29 million tons.
- Summer power demand for air conditioning is driving China's LNG imports.
- China's domestic natural gas production is weakening.
- The United States was responsible for approximately one-third of the global increase in carbon emissions in 2025.
- Higher natural gas prices led U.S. power producers to increase coal consumption in 2025.
Despite substantial investments in renewable energy sources, China's overall carbon emissions have seen a significant increase throughout the 21st century, primarily due to its persistent reliance on coal. While China's per capita emissions are lower than those of the United States, and its historical emissions burden is less than that of Europe, the nation's annual emissions are now the highest globally, contributing the majority of recent worldwide increases.