China commits to emissions-cutting targets for first time but analysts call for more ambition

Published on September 25, 2025

A pledge made by President Xi Jinping that his country would cut emissions by seven to 10 per cent by 2035 was described as cautious, and that it does not reflect China’s potential as a clean tech giant.

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