The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) concluded in Belém, Brazil, on November 22, 2025, with Chinese officials praising the newly adopted Global Mutirao agreement as a turning point for international climate cooperation. The pact, finalized after extended negotiations, aims to unify global efforts against climate change amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.
Li Gao, China's vice minister of ecology and environment, emphasized the significance of the agreement during a post-conference interview: "This outcome demonstrates unwavering commitment to multilateralism despite rising protectionism worldwide." He specifically noted the challenges posed by the United States' past withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, underscoring the fragility of prior climate diplomacy.
China's delegation played a pivotal role in the talks, participating in nearly 100 agenda items and promoting its "constructive and solution-oriented" approach. The China Pavilion emerged as a key hub for bilateral discussions, showcasing the nation's renewable energy advancements and carbon neutrality roadmap.
A notable development was the incorporation of China's "strive to do better" philosophy into the final text, signaling growing international alignment with Beijing's climate policy framework. Li highlighted this as evidence of "shared global direction emerging from diverse national circumstances."
Looking ahead, officials reaffirmed China's commitment to multilateral climate governance and low-carbon technology development. The COP30 outcomes are expected to influence investment patterns across Asia's clean energy sector, with analysts predicting accelerated green infrastructure projects in 2026.
