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Weak methane plan as the start of COP diplomacy

Shortly before the summit meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping in San Francisco, China has presented a long-awaited strategy for reducing methane emissions. The plan lacks ambition, but it could open doors in negotiations.

By Nico Beckert

Shanghai City Issues Orange Heat Alert tourists stand in front of a mist machine to cool off in Shanghai, China on July 13, 2023 as city issues orange heat alert as city continues high temperture during the week Shanghai China PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xYingxTangx originalFilename: tang-notitle230713_np9BC.jpg
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How climate change is discussed in China

In China, the fear of climate change doesn't translate into activism. Instead, the government offers hope through technological solutions. However, among the population, there remains a lingering diffuse anxiety in the face of extreme weather events, which finds its outlets in other areas.

By Fabian Peltsch