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Tensions block climate talks
US special climate envoy John Kerry’s talks in China ended on Friday without a result. Chinese officials had wanted to make it clear to the US government that “it is impossible to win China’s cooperation on climate change while taking an anti-Chinese stance on key issues,” Shi Yinhong, a professor of international relations at Beijing […] continue reading →
Conditions for cooperation on climate protection
China has set conditions for cooperation with the USA on climate change. Washington cannot be allowed to try and curb China’s development on the one hand – and push for cooperation on the other, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a visit by US climate envoy John Kerry to Tianjin on Thursday. Wang accused President […] continue reading →
After the climate summit: cooperation and competition
After the climate summit, the interpretations begin: In addition to the question of how much the pledges made are worth, there is also the question of what effect the reactivated climate diplomacy will have on China's relations with the USA. The signs are still pointing to competition. continue reading →
Xie Zhenhua: China’s new climate envoy
Beijing has appointed Xie Zhenhua as special envoy for climate issues, according to media reports. The environment ministry did not initially confirm the appointment details. Xie had been Beijing’s climate negotiator for more than a decade until early 2020, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported. He then became a special adviser at the environment […] continue reading →