China Calls for Removal of Trade Barriers to Aid Green Shift

China’s Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang has urged countries to remove trade barriers that hinder the global green transition.

Speaking at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, Ding called for stronger international cooperation on green technology and the free flow of environmentally friendly products.

“We must remove trade barriers and ensure the smooth flow of green goods and technologies to meet global sustainability goals,” Ding said through a translator.

Representing the world’s largest emitter, Ding also said developed nations must lead in cutting emissions and provide more financial and technological support to developing countries.

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He reaffirmed China’s climate targets, noting that non-fossil energy will make up over 30% of China’s energy consumption by 2035, with overall greenhouse-gas emissions expected to drop 7–10% from their peak.

Observers say the remarks highlight Beijing’s push to influence global climate policy. By opposing trade restrictions, China seeks to keep global markets open for its green-tech industries, amid rising trade tensions with Western nations over tariffs and supply chains.

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As global leaders meet in Belem through November 21, discussions are focusing on how trade and policy decisions can speed up or delay the shift to a low-carbon economy. China’s stance adds pressure on other major economies to balance environmental goals with trade interests.