Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote address at a virtual global summit on climate action and equitable transitions Wednesday, emphasizing China's unwavering resolve to pursue sustainable development despite geopolitical uncertainties.
'No matter how the international situation changes, China's actions to actively tackle climate change will not slow down,' President Xi told world leaders, underlining Beijing's commitment to meeting carbon neutrality targets while addressing global inequalities in energy access.
The speech comes as Asian nations navigate competing priorities of economic growth and environmental stewardship. Analysts suggest China's reaffirmed climate strategy could influence regional decarbonization efforts and green technology investments across developing economies.
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