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Despite ongoing construction and a high reliance on coal, recent data suggest China may have reached or is nearing its peak greenhouse gas emissions. The emissions levels appear to plateau, with projections indicating stabilization before any decline. While this stabilizing trend is promising, it signifies only a beginning in China’s broader effort to substantially reduce its carbon footprint. Comparatively, China’s coal dependency on the grid remains less than in countries like Australia, South Africa, and Turkey, highlighting relative progress but emphasizing the enormity of the challenge.