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China's Carbon Emissions Stabilize Amid Energy Demand Surge

11/22/2025

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China has paused its rise in carbon emissions for about 18 months, with emissions flat in Q3 2025 despite a 6.1% rise in electricity demand.
A surge in low-carbon energy sources such as solar, wind, and nuclear drives the stability.
Emissions from the chemical sector rose sharply, indicating mixed progress.
The government reaffirmed climate goals to peak emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.

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Story summary

China has paused its rise in carbon emissions for about 18 months, with emissions flat in Q3 2025 despite a 6.1% rise in electricity demand.
A surge in low-carbon energy sources such as solar, wind, and nuclear drives the stability.
Emissions from the chemical sector rose sharply, indicating mixed progress.
The government reaffirmed climate goals to peak emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.