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ANALYSIS: China’s underwhelming 2035 NDC indicates cautious approach to climate action

Published 05:08 on September 26, 2025 / Last updated at 05:08 on September 26, 2025 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Insights (Analysis), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification)

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China's newly announced 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), while introducing absolute emission reduction targets for the first time, reflects the government’s cautious approach to climate action, experts told Carbon Pulse.
China's newly announced 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), while introducing absolute emission reduction targets for the first time, reflects the government’s cautious approach to climate action, experts told Carbon Pulse.


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