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Anthony Albanese says China should do more on cutting carbon emissions, including closing more coal fired power stations.

In a video statement to the UN in New York, president Xi Jinping said China would reduce its greenhouse gas emissions across the economy by 7-10% by 2035, while “striving to do better”.

It is good that there is progress being made. We, of course would like there to be more, but it is a step forward, and indeed, China has exceeded its previous targets.

We’d like to see new coal fired power plants not open. But it is a step forward. If you look at the transition that’s occurring as part of what President Xi announced, as

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