China's terrestrial carbon sequestration in 2060 could offset 13% to 18% of energy-related peak carbon dioxide emissions

President Xi of China announced in September 2020 that China will "aim to have CO2 emissions peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060." Although it is essential to reduce CO2 emissions from energy consumption, which accounts for more than 85% of the total annual CO2 emission in China, the role of terrestrial carbon sequestration cannot be underestimated in carbon neutrality.