China Vows First Emissions Cut, Sidelining US

China vows first emissions cut, sidelining US

What happenedChinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday told a United Nations climate summit that his country would reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by between 7% and 10% over the next 10 years and ramp up its solar and wind energy capacity so that renewables account for more than 30% of domestic energy consumption. It was Beijing’s first commitment to cut emissions, though climate experts called it an insufficient target from the world’s largest…

Column: On climate, China steps forward

Xi's remarks at the United Nations were more than a policy statement. They were a reminder that climate change is humanity's common cause. By setting ambitious goals,...

Xi Jinping at the UN Climate Summit: Green and low-carbon transition is the trend of the time - Friends of Socialist China

In video remarks to the United Nations Climate Summit on 24 September 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a renewed global commitment to climate action. He stressed that green and low-carbon transition is the “trend of our time”, urging countries not to be swayed by the backsliding of “some country” (presumably referring to the … Continue reading Xi Jinping at the UN Climate Summit: Green and low-carbon transition is the trend of the t…

China’s new climate pledge sparks global debate, raises stakes for Africa’s energy future - Africa Sustainability Matters

China has formally submitted an updated climate commitment at the UN Climate Summit held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York, pledging to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 7–10% by 2035 from peak levels. The target, described by some analysts as limited but still significant, places the world’s largest emitter on a firmer path toward long-term emissions decline. President Xi Jinping confirmed that the new Natio…