China sets first economywide emissions‑cut target
At the U.N. climate summit on Sept. 24, 2025, President Xi Jinping pledged China will cut economywide greenhouse‑gas emissions 7–10% from its peak by 2035, raise nonfossil fuels to over 30% of energy use, and expand wind and solar capacity to 3.6 billion kW. Experts say the targets are conservative and warn tying cuts to an undefined 'peak' could incentivize near‑term emissions increases, falling short of Paris‑aligned pathways that would require roughly a 30% reduction by 2035.
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📌 Key Facts
- China’s new pledge: 7–10% emissions reduction from peak by 2035, covering all GHGs and sectors
- Energy targets: >30% nonfossil share of consumption; 3.6 billion kW wind/solar capacity by 2035
- Expert assessment: ambition below Paris‑consistent ~30% cut; undefined peak may spur short‑term increases