Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's commitment to global climate cooperation through a video address to the United Nations Climate Summit 2025 in New York on Wednesday. The speech highlighted China's dual carbon goals and called for strengthened multilateral efforts to address environmental challenges.
President Xi emphasized China's progress in renewable energy development, noting that the country now leads the world in installed wind and solar power capacity. He reiterated China's pledge to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, while advocating for technology sharing and financial support to help developing nations transition to green energy.
The address comes as climate scientists warn of accelerating global temperature rises. Analysts suggest China's growing leadership in electric vehicle production and green infrastructure positions it as a crucial player in achieving Paris Agreement targets. The speech also referenced China's recent expansion of its national carbon market, now the world's largest emissions trading system.
Environmental policy experts highlight the importance of China-US collaboration in climate matters, particularly in light of recent bilateral agreements on methane reduction and forest conservation. The summit serves as a key platform for nations to review progress on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals ahead of critical implementation deadlines.
