China has just raised the stakes in the global climate race. On September 24, President Xi Jinping announced the country’s first-ever short- to mid-term climate target: cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 7 to 10% across the economy by 2035, compared to current levels. The pledge, unveiled during a UN climate summit, signals more than just numbers. It positions China as a contender for global leadership in the green transition, with carbon neutrality still set for 2060. Let’s examine how China plans to take the lead in green energy across solar, wind, hydrogen and energy storage.