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In the wake of heightened environmental action, China set a goal in 2014 to peak emissions before 2030. Recent reports suggest that this target may have already been achieved well ahead of schedule. Achieving this milestone could position China as a critical player in the global effort to mitigate climate change, especially as the world approaches the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan. This shift could also shift scrutiny towards countries like the U.S., particularly with trends pointing towards withdrawal from commitments like the Paris Agreement.