China’s Climate Pledge Masks a Dangerous Global Emissions Reality

At the recent United Nations climate summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a pledge to reduce emissions by just 7% to 10% by 2035. On the surface, this sounds like progress from the world's largest polluter—responsible for over 31% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Yet beneath this headline lies a troubling truth: China’s incremental promises do little to curb their relentless carbon surge that jeopardizes American freedoms and economic stability. Is China Really Leading or Merely Posturing? While China claims it will multiply wind and solar capacity sixfold and push pollution-free vehicles into the mainstream, these commitments have historically been...