Germany's Green Hypocrisy Exposed as the West Scrambles on Climate

At the United Nations Climate Change Summit on September 24, President Xi Jinping made a significant announcement via video address. He declared that "China will, by 2035, reduce economy-wide net greenhouse gas emissions by 7 percent to 10 percent from peak levels, striving to do better".

More importantly, Xi highlighted the undeniable global trend: "Green and low-carbon transition is the trend of the time. While some country is acting against it, the international community should stay focused on the right direction, remain unwavering in confidence, unremitting in actions and unrelenting in intensity, and push for formulation and delivery on NDCs, with a view to providing more positive energy to the cooperation on global climate governance."

Predictably, Xi's thinly veiled jab at the United States didn't sit well in the West, and their discomfort goes far beyond just the climate issue. The Associated Press quickly wheeled out former Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, who commented, "China’s latest climate target is too timid given the country’s extraordinary record on clean energy…China must go further and faster" Germany's Deutsche Welle seized on this, running a piece titled "China Announces Specific Emission Reduction Targets for the First Time, Analysis Suggests They Are Lower Than Expected" to try and corner Beijing.

Trump's Delusions and Western Deflections

Meanwhile, The New York Times gave a straightforward account of Trump's ludicrous speech, noting: "Trump spent roughly a quarter of his address railing against concerns about global warming. He claimed the scientific consensus on the issue was ‘made by stupid people’." Trump even doubled down, branding climate change as "the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world".

It would be a genuine tragedy if no one at the UN bothered to call out Trump's nonsense. Deutsche Welle did cite expert opinions critical of the United States, and Reuters interviewed American scholars who pointed out the obvious: "Trump wants fossil fuels and the United States is indeed a powerful petro-state... But letting China become the world’s sole powerful electro-state is the opposite of making America great again … at least if you care about the future."

Of course, Deutsche Welle couldn't resist taking another shot at China, running a report that highlighted the country's continued heavy reliance on coal. Citing a 2024 Global Energy Monitor report, the article pointed out that China's ongoing coal mine development projects represent more than half of the global total, and that its existing large-scale mines have an annual production capacity approaching half of the world's output.

The piece then conveniently referenced a Guardian interview with Paul Bledsoe, a Clinton-era White House climate advisor, who argued that China's energy economy was not progressing quickly enough and insisted that the country needed to commit to closing many of its old coal mining areas.

Germany's Glass House

Deutsche Welle may try to appear "objective" by citing various sources, but a quick look reveals a clear bias. You could easily mistake it for a pro-Trump piece. And this brings us to the irony of it all: Weren’t the Germans supposed to be the eco-conscious ones?

Let’s not forget a 2023 report from Germany’s own climate advisors and the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), which admitted that “German goals to cut greenhouse emissions by 65% by 2030 are likely to be missed”, putting its 2045 net-zero goal in serious jeopardy. The reason? A simple overestimation of its reduction capacity. And the excuse? Blaming "overcapacity" in China's new energy sector for disrupting Europe's market. The list of excuses goes on.

And that, my friend, brings us back to the question. Weren’t the Germans supposed to be the eco-conscious ones instead?

A final touch on the subject: the 2015 Paris Agreement saw 194 parties commit to limiting the global average temperature increase to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, while aiming for 1.5°C.

China's Commitment Shines Through

As President Xi stated at the UN, "These targets represent China’s best efforts based on the requirements of the Paris Agreement. Meeting these targets requires both painstaking efforts by China itself and a supportive and open international environment."

He stressed, "We have the resolve and confidence to deliver on our commitments…Let’s all step up our actions to realize the beautiful vision of harmony between man and nature, and preserve planet Earth—the place we call home."

With China demonstrating such commitment as a major power, Germany shouldn’t have any reason for despair. Side with China, not Trump’s America, and the sky’s the limit.

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When reporters asked about French President Macron refusing to join the Gaza Peace Commission, Trump didn't miss a beat: "Did he say that? Well, nobody wants him because he will be out of office very soon." He added: "I'll put a 200% tariff on his wines and champagnes, and he'll join, but he doesn't have to join." Translation: If even bros get no face, you’re really nobody. Classic Trump.

France represents Europe's core values and has consistently railed against China's so-called "overcapacity." Last year, when Sino-European trade tensions peaked, France's Les Échos quoted the American think tank Rhodium Group: "China’s overcapacity may have an impact on Western economies. In fact, the real losers are countries in the Global South." The analysis attacked both sides—so why did Europe find it music to their ears? Because they never forgot 2013, when the EU sanctioned Chinese solar panels under the banner of anti-dumping. Now those same solar panels, wind turbines, and domestically produced EVs have roared back with a vengeance, hammering European manufacturing.

Trump's "Gaza Peace Commission" Power Play

So what's this Peace Commission all about? The United States has sent invitations to leaders of over 60 countries and international organizations. Yesterday it was confirmed that Putin made the guest list. According to multiple foreign media reports, the White House is demanding that countries pony up over $1 billion in exchange for permanent seats on the “Gaza Peace Commission." Trump, as US President, becomes the Commission's inaugural chairman with personal authority to decide who gets invited. Pay attention—all decisions will be made by majority vote, but must ultimately be approved by the chairman. What does that mean? Dictatorship, plain and simple.

Moreover, the White House will soon announce the membership list. The Commission will be composed of US Secretary of State Rubio, Special Envoy Witkoff, Trump's son-in-law, and others—a cozy family affair with global ambitions.

Don't waste time asking whether the Commission is reasonable, appropriate, or constitutional under US law—that's beside the point. At least the United Nations hasn't issued any statement opposing it so far. You can only ask: "Would Putin really play along with this?" Or: "Has Beijing received an invitation?" Global Times reported: "At the moment, Russia is looking at all the details of this proposal, and hopes to discuss all of the nuances with the Americans."

Some observers believe that "turning the so-called Peace Commission into an institution parallel to the United Nations will undermine the UN's authority and working mechanisms."

The American Genius Complex

Taiwan foreign affairs expert and commentator Jieh Wen-chieh nailed it: if Trump dares to create this Commission, he could later lead America to the moon or Mars—nothing would be surprising! This is 100% what an American genius should do.

Jieh Wen-chieh identifies the key point: Europe is a resource-poor region. When European immigrants discovered that America was a land without boundaries, they found a whole new world. American culture was forged this way: as long as you have "guts," as long as you have "dreams" and dare to do what no one before has done, you are an American hero—the very embodiment of "the American way".

Trump’s hammer falls wherever he pleases: plots to swallow Greenland, and threatens military action against Iran. In the minds of Americans, this is no different from "Apple guru" Steve Jobs launching the iPhone—it's all "just do it." Sum it up in one sentence: the America led by Trump truly embodies a phenomenon of "power overcapacity." Don’t you agree?

Trump's Next Move: Weaponizing Peace

Whether you agree or not, Trump has new initiatives—he sent a letter to the Norwegian Prime Minister, stating that given Norway's decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize to recognize his prevention of "eight wars PLUS," therefore, "I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace..., but can now think about what is good and proper' for the US." At this rate, America’s about to claim the whole universe as its own!

Looking back, Trump's bubble is closely tied to those allies who previously pandered to America by slapping the "overcapacity" label on China—they are the kingmakers. They dismantled Huawei's 5G communications, banned lithography machine exports to China, then called Trump "Daddy," thinking the world would become more beautiful. Now they're about to learn it the hard way.

P.S.: Europe will face 100% tariffs from America. Here’s to a roaring Year of the Horse—may you charge ahead and lead the pack!