Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to China have more than doubled since 2021, rising from 4.5 million to 9.8 million metric tons, according to an analytical report by the PORA Expert Center, The Caspian Post reports, citing TASS.

"Despite the tightening of sanctions, Russian LNG exports to China have increased significantly. Overall, between 2021 and 2025, supplies of Russian LNG to China more than doubled, from 4.5 million to 9.8 million tons," the report stated.

The report cites data from China's General Administration of Customs, showing that Russian LNG supplies to China increased by 1.5 million metric tons, or 18.3%, in 2025, reaching 9.8 million metric tons.