– China commits to comprehensive emissions plan covering all sectors
– Xi reaffirms climate leadership amid global political shifts
– Experts await details on China’s updated climate targets
At a recent high-level virtual climate summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China’s commitment to climate action, announcing plans to develop a comprehensive emissions reduction strategy encompassing all economic sectors and greenhouse gases. This move is seen as a significant step in China’s efforts to address climate change ahead of the COP30 summit in Brazil.
Xi emphasized that China’s climate initiatives would continue unabated despite global political changes, subtly contrasting China’s approach with the protectionist policies of other nations. He highlighted the importance of upholding international systems centered on the United Nations and stressed China’s role in leading renewable energy development.
While China’s commitment to a full climate plan is welcomed, experts note that the specifics of the updated targets remain unclear. Observers are keenly awaiting the release of China’s revised nationally determined contributions (NDCs) ahead of the November climate talks in Belém, Brazil. The international community hopes that China’s forthcoming plans will align with global efforts to limit temperature rise and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
