China’s 2060 carbon pledge is a PR stunt

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President Xi Jinping has won international praise and media plaudits for his announcement on Tuesday that China aims to be carbon neutral by 2060.

Xi’s pledge should not be taken seriously — it is nothing more than a base public relations stunt.

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