China’s coal demand and production are expected to continue rising this year and the cheap fuel is set to remain the backbone of the country’s energy system, according to China Coal Transportation and Distribution Association. Chinese coal production is forecast to increase by about 1.5% this year from 2024, for the ninth straight annual rise, the association said at a briefing, as quoted by Bloomberg. At the same time, coal demand is also set to rise, by around 1%, according to the main coal industry group in the world’s largest…
