China withdraws from hosting COP33 in 2028

China has finally withdrawn its bid to host COP33, scheduled for 2028, after several months of deliberation. This decision disappoints climate advocates, who had hoped to see the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases play a leading role in international negotiations. South Korea, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, and Thailand are among the countries likely to take over. COP33 is intended, in particular, to assess the international commitments made under the Paris Agreement.