Published: April 23rd, 2021,
Last updated: May 25th, 2022
If we’re being honest: We expected more from Xi Jinping’s appearance at the small climate summit of 40 heads of state and government. However, it’s not really surprising that Xi didn’t announce any earth-shattering new climate goals at the invitation of US President Joe Biden. After all, the new climate goal of the US, which is awakening from climate policy hibernation after four Trump years, outshines any announcement by other countries. Christiane Kuehl has the details on Xi’s announcement.