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China: Emissions figures are lower under the new metric

Under a new calculation method, China’s increase in CO₂ emissions over the past five years appears to have been halved. This means the country could still meet its 2030 climate target even if its absolute emissions continue to rise.

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28. May 2026
Unfinished high-rises in Sichuan: China’s real estate sector is struggling, which is why emissions from the cement industry are lower. (picture alliance / Connect Images | LB Studios)

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Last updated: 28. May 2026

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