Chinese Envoy Advocates for Enhanced China-U.S. Cooperation on Climate Change

Washington, D.C. — Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng has underscored the essential need for China-U.S. cooperation in global climate governance. Speaking via video link at the opening ceremony of the China-U.S. High-Level Event on Subnational Climate Action in California on Wednesday, Xie emphasized that collaboration between the world’s largest developing and developed countries is indispensable for tackling climate change.

“In the face of climate change, all countries share weal and woe,” Xie remarked. “Only through cooperation can we achieve win-win results, and no one will emerge as a winner from a zero-sum game.”

Xie highlighted China’s commitment to addressing climate change, noting that the nation has been “honoring its commitments and adhering to a path of green, low-carbon, and sustainable development.” He pointed out that both China and the United States have respective strengths in energy transition and the circular economy.

“The two countries have every reason to draw on each other and complement one another,” he said. “Our climate cooperation enjoys huge potential and bright prospects.”

The ambassador called for the vision of China-U.S. climate cooperation to be translated into real action at the subnational level. He stressed the importance of participation from enterprises, think tanks, and social organizations from both countries in this endeavor.

The China-U.S. High-Level Event on Subnational Climate Action is seen as a significant step in implementing the consensus reached between the two heads of state at the San Francisco summit. The event aims to expand bilateral climate cooperation and foster concrete actions at regional and local levels.

This push for enhanced collaboration comes at a critical time as global challenges like climate change require joint efforts from major nations. The partnership between China and the United States is pivotal in achieving global sustainability goals and setting an example for international cooperation.