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China Sets First Absolute Emissions Cut, Pledging 7–10% by 2035

The pledge underscores Beijing’s bid for climate leadership following the U.S. no-show at the UN meeting.

Planta solar con forma de oso panda en la ciudad de Datong
Central energética de China emitiendo contaminación
Estados Unidos no asistió, luego de que Donald Trump calificó el cambio climático como una “estafa”.
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Overview

  • President Xi announced the target in a UN climate session, linking the cut to the year China’s emissions peak, which analyses suggest may be around 2024–2025.
  • China also pledged to lift non‑fossil fuels to over 30% of energy consumption and to build 3,600 gigawatts of wind and solar capacity, more than six times 2020 levels.
  • Beijing’s package includes expanding its emissions trading system to more high‑emitting sectors, increasing forest cover and accelerating electric‑vehicle production.
  • Climate analysts and European voices say the goal is too modest for a 1.5°C pathway, with BloombergNEF estimating China would need about a 43% cut by 2035 versus 2005 levels.
  • The United States skipped the climate session as 120 countries presented plans, and President Donald Trump labeled climate action a “hoax” in his UN address.