Xi Jinping Commits China to Stricter Climate Goals Amid US Withdrawal

Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged that China will implement more stringent greenhouse gas emission curbs by 2035, covering all sectors and gases, ahead of the COP30 summit. He emphasized that China will press ahead with its climate goals regardless of global political shifts, maintaining its commitment to international cooperation and multilateral climate governance. Xi called for developed nations to provide greater assistance to developing countries in the transition to green and low-carbon economies, and highlighted China’s ongoing support for South-South cooperation. He also underscored the importance of technological innovation and the free flow of green technologies to ensure all countries benefit from climate progress. China, as the world's largest emitter, has built the largest renewable energy system globally and aims to foster a harmonious coexistence between people and nature. Xi reiterated that China will not slow its climate actions nor reduce its international support, seeking to build a community with a shared future for mankind.