Xi Jinping tells UN: China plans 7-10% greenhouse gas reduction by 2035

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China has announced new climate targets at a United Nations climate leaders' summit, with President Xi Jinping committing to reduce the country's greenhouse gas emissions by 7%-10% below its peak by 2035 and to significantly ramp up wind and solar capacity. Xi called for unity on climate action while cautioning against countries moving away from global clean energy commitments. The announcement comes as global leaders prepare for the COP30 summit in Brazil later this year and as divisions deepen over the pace and ambition of climate action. In a live video message from Beijing, President Xi told the summit, hosted...