China has vowed to strengthen international cooperation for 'balanced and ambitious' results at next year's COP30 climate summit, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun announced Wednesday. The pledge comes as nations prepare to negotiate updated emissions targets under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
🔑 Key Priorities: – Upholding 'common but differentiated responsibilities' between developed and developing nations – Ensuring climate financing mechanisms address global inequities – Advancing renewable energy partnerships through Belt and Road initiatives
🌱 Youth climate activists have praised Beijing's renewed commitment, with 24-year-old Malaysian organizer Aisha Tan telling NewspaperAmigo.com: 'This could be a game-changer for small island states facing existential threats.'
The announcement follows recent UN data showing 2025 on track to be the hottest year recorded 📈. All eyes now turn to Brazil, where COP30 will convene in November 2026.
