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China aims for climate-neutrality by 2060

The country accounts for around a quarter of the world's total carbon emissions – more than the US and EU combined.
A fog of pollution seen over Tangshan in the Hebei province. | Photo: Petar Kudjundzic/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
A fog of pollution seen over Tangshan in the Hebei province. | Photo: Petar Kudjundzic/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
BY RITZAU

China – the world's largest emitter of CO2 – now sharpens its climate goals and aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2060, says Chinese President Xi Jinping in a televised speech in connection with the UN General Assembly.

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