China achieves some key climate targets ahead of 2030 schedule

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China has made marked progress in addressing climate change, with some targets under its 2030 Nationally Determined Contributions — its climate action commitments under the Paris…

Workers inspect photovoltaic power generation equipment at a solar power station in Xishui county, Hubei province, on Oct. 10. WANG JIANG / FOR CHINA DAILY

China has made marked progress in addressing climate change, with some targets under its 2030 Nationally Determined Contributions — its climate action commitments under the Paris Agreement — already achieved ahead of schedule, Vice-Minister of Ecology and Environment Li Gao said.

Speaking at a news conference held by the State Council Information Office on October 21, Li said China has consistently pursued green and low-carbon development, accelerating the green transition across its economy.

In the first half of 2026, China’s installed renewable energy capacity reached 2.46 billion kilowatts, accounting for 60.7%of its total installed power generation capacity, he said.

By the end of July, installed photovoltaic capacity had surpassed coal-fired power capacity for the first time, making solar power the largest source of installed power generation capacity in China. The country’s installed nuclear power capacity, including units in operation and those approved for construction, ranks first in the world, Li said.

China’s production and sales of new energy vehicles have ranked first globally for 11 consecutive years. The country has also built the world’s largest and most complete clean energy industrial chain, with green and low-carbon industries becoming an important driver of economic growth, he said.

China has also strengthened its legal and regulatory framework for climate action. The Ecological and Environmental Code, adopted this year, includes a dedicated chapter on climate change, marking the first time Chinese law has made specific provisions on the issue, Li said.

China has issued 113 national standards for carbon emission management and will introduce more than 50 additional standards this year, covering carbon accounting, carbon trading and carbon footprints, he said.

Climate change impacts have continued to…

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