China rules out hosting UN climate talks in 2028

ANTALYA, Nov 13: China has decided against hosting the UN's annual climate talks in 2028 after having considered the possibility in recent months, sources familiar with the issue told AFP on Friday.

The decision leaves the door open for another Asian-Pacific country to organise COP33, as it would be the region's turn to host the summit.

In April, India withdrew its offer to host the event, without specifying a reason. South Korea has previously expressed interest.

Beijing had contemplated for months whether to become a candidate but ultimately ruled it out, the sources said on condition of anonymity at the COP31 conference in Antalya, Turkey.
The Guardian first reported the news.

The Chinese government never confirmed its possible interest in hosting COP33.�" AFP