Editorial of the Global Times highlights global confidence in China's climate governance.
Beijing's commitments contrast with setbacks from the US and Europe and reinforce its image as a responsible power.
247 - O jornal Global Times The newspaper published an editorial highlighting the impact of the new climate commitment announced by President Xi Jinping at the UN Climate Summit. China pledged to reduce its net greenhouse gas emissions by 7% to 10% by 2035 compared to its peak, surpassing previous targets and consolidating its image as a responsible power in the fight against climate change. The measure was celebrated by the international community, in a context of increasing difficulties in global cooperation on the issue.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised the announcement, calling it "extremely important" for climate action. The plan presented by Xi includes what is called... "1+3+3" model, which combines a main goal, three quantitative indicators (share of non-fossil energies, installed capacity of wind and solar energy, and increase in forest volume) and three qualitative indicators (consolidating new energy vehicles as the standard in sales, expanding the carbon market to high-emission sectors, and creating a climate-adapted society).
A historic leap in Chinese climate policy
According to the editorial, this is the first time China has set an absolute emissions reduction target across the entire economy, strengthening both its international commitments and its high-quality development strategy. The plan is described as pragmatic, systematic, and results-oriented.
Simon Stiell, the UN climate chief, stated that China has "a long and impressive track record of meeting and exceeding its clean energy and climate change targets." International media outlets also acknowledged the importance of the initiative: the BBC The magazine called the commitment a "historic promise". The Economist, He noted that, on several occasions, initially modest goals were significantly exceeded.
Contrasting leadership on the global stage
O Global Times It highlights that international confidence in China stems from its consistency in fulfilling promises and the creation of a clean energy industrial chain that has reduced global costs. The country has already surpassed its 2030 targets for wind, solar, and reforestation energy ahead of schedule, in addition to leading the production and sale of electric vehicles.
The contrast with other powers is evident. The United States, under different administrations, has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement twice, and Europe has abandoned or weakened some of its climate ambitions. To make matters worse, the issue of climate finance continues to divide rich and developing countries, eroding confidence in collective action.
Why the world trusts China.
Recent international research shows that the global perception of China has become more favorable, especially due to its responsible performance on governance issues. According to the editorial, this confidence stems from the credibility gained in reducing emissions and the vision of "building a community with a shared future for humanity."
The text concludes that, in times of setbacks and politicization of climate goals, China remains a source of certainty and security. Its pragmatic stance and commitment to multilateralism consolidate international confidence in its leadership in addressing the climate crisis.
