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Chancellor Merkel and head of government Li now openly admit that harmony no longer prevails everywhere in the intergovernmental relationship. Some of the disagreements are on show, however – especially since Germany continues to stand firmly behind the CAI.
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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.
By Christiane Kuehl
Xi Jinping will attend Joe Biden's climate summit starting today. China wants to become climate neutral by 2060, but its climate record so far is very contradictory. While Beijing is investing heavily in renewable energy, it is also spending heavily on heavy industry. At the climate summit, Xi is expected to commit to a more ambitious climate strategy.
By Christiane Kuehl