In this four year period, Chinese coal consumption accounts for 77 % of the 26 % rise in global coal consumption (8). (pnas.org)
At the same time, it's global coal consumption exceeded 10 % for the first time ever. (earthday.org)
Global coal consumption dropped − 1.7 % in 2016 and by − 0.7 % averaged over the past five years, but is projected to increase in 2017. (environmentalresearchweb.org)