Wednesday, September 24, 2025，Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a video address at the United Nations Climate Change Summit.
Xi noted that this year marks both the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement and a crucial moment for submitting a new round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), with global climate governance entering a critical stage.
He stressed three key points:
1. Strengthening confidence. Green and low-carbon transformation is the trend of the times. Despite some countries moving against the tide, the international community should stay on the right course, remain unwavering in confidence, continue action, and maintain strong momentum, injecting more positive energy into global climate cooperation through the formulation and implementation of NDCs.
2. Taking responsibility. Fairness and equity must be upheld, with full respect for the development rights of developing countries. The global green transition should help narrow, not widen, the North-South gap. All countries should adhere to the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities. Developed countries must fulfill their obligation to take the lead in emissions reduction and provide greater financial and technological support to developing countries.
3. Deepening cooperation. International collaboration in green technology and industry should be strengthened to fill the gap in green capacity, ensure the free flow of high-quality green products worldwide, and allow green development to truly benefit every part of the world.
President Xi announced China’s new round of NDC commitments:
• By 2035, China’s net greenhouse gas emissions across the entire economy will fall by 7%–10% from peak levels, with efforts to achieve even deeper cuts.
• Non-fossil energy will account for over 30% of total energy consumption.
• Total installed capacity of wind and solar power will exceed six times the 2020 level, aiming to reach 3.6 billion kW.
• Forest stock volume will surpass 24 billion cubic meters.
• New energy vehicles (NEVs) will become the mainstream of new car sales.
• The national carbon emissions trading market will cover all major high-emission industries.
• A climate-resilient society will be basically established.
On September 24, President Xi Jinping delivered a video address at the United Nations Climate Change Summit. (Photo by Huang Jingwen, Xinhua News Agency)
Xi emphasized that these targets were formulated with maximum effort in line with the requirements of the Paris Agreement. Achieving them will require tremendous domestic efforts as well as a favorable and open international environment. China has the determination and confidence to deliver on its promises. He called on all parties to take active steps to realize the vision of harmony between humanity and nature and safeguard the shared home of our planet.