China commits to ambitious climate targets amid global debate
China announced its first-ever emissions reduction target of 7-10% by 2035 and plans to significantly expand renewable energy, marking a shift in its climate commitments amid U.S. retreat from the Paris Agreement. Despite these efforts, global climate pledges remain insufficient to meet the goals of limiting warming to 1.5°C, with countries like Brazil and Australia also setting ambitious targets. Chinese President Xi Jinping subtly criticized the U.S. for moving away from climate goals, highlighting a geopolitical shift in climate leadership.
