China Crypto Mining | Hashrate, Power & Rules
China is still large despite the 2021 domestic ban, largely via overseas-operated capacity. This page covers what power actually costs, what the rules are, and which hardware suits the local climate and grid.
$0.060 - $0.060/kWh
Published power range
China
Market
Mining banned domestically; hardware manufacturing legal and dominant
Mining status
11.7%
Global bitcoin hashrate (est.)
Power, climate and rules at a glance
| Electricity | $0.060 - $0.060/kWh |
|---|---|
| Energy mix | coal in the north, hydro in the southwest |
| Cooling constraint | varies - Sichuan mild and wet, Xinjiang extreme continental |
| Legal status | Domestic cryptocurrency mining was prohibited in 2021 and that prohibition remains. China's outsize role in this list is as the world's manufacturing base for ASIC hardware, not as a place to mine. |
| Relevant algorithms | SHA256, Scrypt, KHeavyHash |
Sources: spark.money Bitcoin Mining Profitability by Country; oneminers 2026 electricity survey. Indicative published ranges, not a quote for your tariff. Hashrate share: Hashrate Index - Top 10 Bitcoin Mining Countries of 2026 (Bitcoin mining hashrate share, estimated, 2026.). This is informational, not legal or financial advice.
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China mining FAQ
Why is China on a list of mining countries if it banned mining?+
Because it remains the world's dominant manufacturer of ASIC hardware and still accounts for a large estimated hashrate share through overseas-operated capacity. China's role for a buyer is as the supply base, not as a mining destination.
Buying hardware for China?
We ship from Kwai Chung, Hong Kong and can advise on the right cooling specification for your climate and power rate.