China's Leap | ​China’s Primary Energy Production Surpasses 5 Billion Tons of Standard Coal in 2025

China’s primary energy production reached 5.13 billion tons of standard coal in 2025, surpassing the 5-billion-ton mark for the first time, the National Energy Administration announced. Non-fossil energy consumption hit a record high, contributing 112.1% of new electricity consumption, while thermal power generation declined for the first time in a decade, signaling accelerated energy transition. (Photo/AI)

By Wang Xinyuan, Wu Hang(intern), Jia Jiye/ China Youth Daily