Did you catch Xi Jinping’s video message at UNGA 2025? 🌍📹 This year marks 10 years since the Paris Agreement, and he came in hot with a call to amp up confidence, responsibility and cooperation to tackle our planet’s biggest challenge: climate change.
So what’s the deal? Xi announced that the Chinese mainland will slash net greenhouse gas emissions by 7–10% from peak levels by 2035. Plus, non-fossil fuels in the energy mix jump to over 30%, and wind & solar capacity? A mind-blowing 6x the 2020 levels—targeting 3,600 GW! ⚡️🌬️☀️
And there’s more: expanding the national carbon trading system and growing forest stock to 24 billion cubic meters. This is the first time China commits to absolute emission cuts—a real milestone in global climate diplomacy.
Xi laid out three guiding vibes:
- Confidence: Green transformation is our era’s trend—so let’s keep the momentum.
- Responsibility: Developed nations should lead cuts & help developing ones with tech and funds.
- Cooperation: Open trade and collab in green industries to share the benefits everywhere.
China’s already a renewable powerhouse—over half of global solar & wind investments in the last decade, plus EVs and clean infrastructure driving down costs worldwide. 🚗🔋
UN Secretary-General António Guterres gave props for progress but stressed we need to move “much further, much faster.” Time’s ticking—and it’s a team sport. ⏳🤝
Xi’s message? Climate change isn’t a contest. It’s a shared mission—from low-lying island states to climate-impacted communities across Asia and Africa. By turning big goals into real action, he’s showing that true leadership unites us for a greener planet. 🌱
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Xi's UN address: A call for shared leadership in a warming world
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