The United States and China have both expressed the willingness to cooperate with one another on the pressing issue of climate crisis. The statement was made public following a visit to Shanghai by US climate envoy John Kerry. "The United States and China are committed to cooperating with each other and with other countries to tackle the climate crisis, which must be addressed with the seriousness and urgency that it demands," said the statement from Kerry and China's special envoy for climate change Xie Zhenhua. Kerry, the former US secretary of state, was the first official from President Joe Biden's administration to visit China, signalling hopes the two sides could work together on the global challenge despite sky-high tensions on multiple other fronts. The joint statement listed multiple avenues of cooperation between the United States and China, the world's top two economies which together account for nearly half of the greenhouse gas emissions responsible for climate … [Read more...] about US, China agree to cooperate on climate change
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Roundup: Europe, China must cooperate more in fighting climate change, say French experts
Video Player Close PARIS, April 16 (Xinhua) -- China and the European Union (EU), both having set ambitious carbon neutrality targets, must cooperate more in addressing the global challenge of climate change, said French experts on the video summit attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday. Over the past five years, Europe and China have responded "present" to the historical Paris Agreement in terms of reducing CO2 emissions while the United States went on leave at the decision of former President Donald Trump, said Lyazid Benhami, vice president of the Association of French-Chinese Friendship of Paris. "During the U.S. 'leave,' the EU and China were the driving forces behind climate action. And within the EU, the Franco-German axis is the one that drives the Union. So, it is positive that the French, German and Chinese present together convey their messages to the international community," he … [Read more...] about Roundup: Europe, China must cooperate more in fighting climate change, say French experts
China-France-Germany climate summit demonstrates resolution to tackle climate change, promotes China-EU cooperation — observers
Video Player Close BEIJING, April 17 (Xinhua) -- The China-France-Germany leaders' climate summit held via video link on Friday has drawn wide acclaim from overseas experts for strengthening China-European Union (EU) cooperation in tackling climate change, and reviving global economy. The leaders of the three countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, exchanged in-depth views on cooperation on addressing various issues at the summit, including climate change, China-Europe relations, anti-epidemic cooperation, and major international and regional issues. "I announced that China will strive to peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060," Xi said during the summit, which experts say demonstrates China's firm commitment and important contribution to the global response to climate change. Noting that China's commitment to carbon neutrality is "crucial and ambitious," Lyazid … [Read more...] about China-France-Germany climate summit demonstrates resolution to tackle climate change, promotes China-EU cooperation — observers
Hanoi strengthens cooperation with Capitals of North European countries
At the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on business cooperation between Nordic enterprises operating in Hanoi and the possibility of establishing relations between Hanoi and the capitals of Nordic countries. Speaking at the meeting, Chairman of the Hanoi municipal People’s Committee Chu Ngoc Anh affirmed that Hanoi always welcomes Nordic businesses to explore its investment environment and expand upon business opportunities in the city. As a national political-administrative hub, a major centre of culture, science, education, economics and international transactions, Hanoi is aiming to become a “green-smart-modern” city by 2030, has said, adding that the city is also promoting technology, science and innovation; as well as addressing traffic, urban andmedical issues. The city encourages Nordic enterprises to expand their business in Hanoi in high-potential sectors such as investment-trade-tourism promotion, smart city, e-government, green technology, energy and sustainable … [Read more...] about Hanoi strengthens cooperation with Capitals of North European countries
US, China say they are ‘committed’ to cooperating on climate change
The United States and China released a joint statement Saturday evening confirming the two countries' commitment to cooperating on climate change and 'strengthening' the implementation of the Paris Climate Accords. U.S. Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry John Kerry McCarthy hails 'whole-of-government approach' to climate Biden must compel China and Russia to act on climate The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Tax March - US vaccine effort takes hit with Johnson & Johnson pause MORE and China Special Envoy for Climate Change Xie Zhenhua met in Shanghai on Thursday and Friday, according to the statement released by the State Department. After discussions in China, the countries agreed to cooperate on multi-lateral processes, including the Paris Climate Agreement. ADVERTISEMENT “The United States and China are committed to cooperating with each other and with other countries to tackle the climate crisis, which must be addressed with the … [Read more...] about US, China say they are ‘committed’ to cooperating on climate change