🌍 On September 24, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared via video at the UN Climate Summit to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement and highlight a new chapter in global climate action.
He shared three core messages:
- Stay Confident 💪: The green, low-carbon shift is unstoppable. Nations should stick to their NDCs and power up climate cooperation.
- Honor Responsibilities 🤝: Developed countries must lead emission cuts and back developing nations with finance and tech to ensure a fair transition.
- Deepen Cooperation 🌐: Scale up green tech, boost renewable capacity, and smooth the flow of eco-friendly products worldwide.
🎯 Then came the big reveal: China’s updated nationally determined contributions (NDCs) for 2035:
- Slash net greenhouse gas emissions by 7–10% from peak levels
- Raise non-fossil fuels to over 30% of total energy use
- Grow wind and solar capacity to 3,600 GW (6× 2020 levels)
- Boost forest stock volume to 24 billion m³
- Make new energy vehicles the mainstream of new car sales
- Expand the National Carbon Emissions Trading Market to cover major sectors
- Build a climate-adaptive society
Xi emphasized that these targets reflect China’s best efforts under the Paris Agreement. He called for a supportive and open global environment to help deliver on these commitments. 🌱
As the world pushes for greener horizons, the message is clear: bold visions need bold actions. Let’s all step up to protect our only home—planet Earth! 💚
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Full text: Xi Jinping's video speech at the UN Climate Summit 2025
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