# National People's Congress (NPC)

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2030-12**: Carbon Peak Deadline — Target date for China to reach its maximum annual carbon emissions.
- **2028-12**: Market Expansion — Full integration of steel, cement, and chemical sectors into the carbon market.
- **2026-03**: 15th FYP Unveiled — Transition to total carbon emission control and NQPF industrial strategy.
- **2021-03**: 14th FYP Adoption — Focus on reducing energy intensity and launching the national carbon market.
- **2020-09**: Dual Carbon Pledge — Xi Jinping announces targets for 2030 carbon peak and 2060 neutrality at the UN.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### China Unveils 15th Five-Year Plan: A Decisive Pivot to Carbon Control
2026-03-19 15:34:02 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) marks a historic shift from energy intensity targets to a total carbon emission control system. Under President Xi Jinping’s 'New Quality Productive Forces' vision, the plan accelerates the green transition while balancing energy security.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/china-15th-five-year-plan-climate-policy-xi-jinping

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