China refuses to host UN climate summit COP33

China has abandoned plans to host the 33rd UN Climate Conference (COP33), due to be held in 2028. Beijing’s decision opens up an opportunity for other Asian states to bid for an international forum. This is reported by the British newspaper Guardian, citing sources.

According to the rules of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the next summit in 2028 should be held in one of the Asian countries.

Among the possible candidates, the publication names Uzbekistan, South Korea, Indonesia and Thailand.

The official reasons for the refusal of the Chinese side are not disclosed. Experts interviewed by the Guardian suggested that Beijing's decision could be linked to the US political calendar.

The next presidential election in the United States is scheduled for November 7, 2028. COP33 is scheduled for November 6-17 of the same year.

In April, India withdrew its proposal to host the 33rd UN climate conference. This was reported by Reuters.