Irish Examiner view: Lack of leaders would be a blow to COP26

Setback for setting new and even more rigorous climate target

China's President Xi Jinping may not attend COP26.

The suggestion that Chinese leader Xi Jinping may not attend COP26 in a fortnight’s time will be a significant setback for the summit’s chances of success in setting new and even more rigorous climate targets. 

Emissions from China exceed all of the world’s developed nations combined.