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China Aims for Carbon Neutrality by 2060 Amid Challenges

3/5/2025

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China is stepping up as a global climate champion, committing to carbon neutrality by 2060 and peaking emissions by 2030 under President Xi Jinping. With a national carbon trading system and hefty investments in renewable energy, the nation is making strides, though it grapples with its heavy reliance on coal and transparency hurdles.

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China is stepping up as a global climate champion, committing to carbon neutrality by 2060 and peaking emissions by 2030 under President Xi Jinping. With a national carbon trading system and hefty investments in renewable energy, the nation is making strides, though it grapples with its heavy reliance on coal and transparency hurdles.