Why China's massive new renewables target is not all it seems

New renewable energy target may appear huge but would represent a ‘sharp slowdown’ on recent pace of its deployment of wind farms and solar panels, say analysts

President Xi Jinping delivering his video address to the UN General Assembly in New York.
President Xi Jinping delivering his video address to the UN General Assembly in New York.Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
Published 25 September 2025, 08:47Updated 25 September 2025, 09:13
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