Full Text: Address by Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang at World Leaders Climate Action Summit
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Full Text: Address by Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang at World Leaders Climate Action Summit

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping's Special Representative Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese vice premier, meets with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the World Leaders Climate Action Summit during the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov 13, 2024. BAKU -- Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang on Tuesday delivered a speech at the World Leaders Climate Action Summit during the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Ding Xuexiang Special Representative of President Xi Jinping, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, and Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China At the World Leaders Climate Action Summit Baku, November 12, 2024 Distinguished Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends, It gives me great pleasure to attend the World Leaders Climate Action Summit as the special representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping. President Xi Jinping highly commends the positive efforts and contributions made under Azerbaijan's Presidency to promoting global climate governance, and wishes COP29 a full success.

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COP29: UK and China can set a powerful example for global climate cooperation

China Daily  

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COP29 talks extended as draft $250 billion finance offer flops

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Cop29: Ask our climate correspondent anything amid summit in Azerbaijan
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Cop29: Ask our climate correspondent anything amid summit in Azerbaijan

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China defends climate fund role
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China defends climate fund role

China Daily  

A night view shows the venue of the United Nations climate change conference, known as COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov 11, 2024. Rather, it is the obligation of developed countries to support developing economies in this matter, said China's Climate Envoy Liu Zhenmin. He also underscored China's consistent solidarity with other developing nations to ensure that developed countries come up …

China defends climate fund role
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China defends climate fund role

China Daily  

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China praised for climate financial aid
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China praised for climate financial aid

China Daily  

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Climate envoy slams unjust funds demand
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Climate envoy slams unjust funds demand

China Daily  

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China praised for climate financial aid
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China praised for climate financial aid

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Experts and officials from both domestic and international spheres have praised China's voluntary financial support to developing nations within the South-South cooperation framework, highlighting it as a testament to the largest developing nation's role as a significant and responsible world power. Since 2016, China has provided and mobilized more than 177 billion yuan of financial support to bolster climate initiatives …

China praised for climate financial aid
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China praised for climate financial aid

China Daily  

Experts and officials from both domestic and international spheres have praised China's voluntary financial support to developing nations within the South-South cooperation framework, highlighting it as a testament to the largest developing nation's role as a significant and responsible world power. Since 2016, China has provided and mobilized more than 177 billion yuan of financial support to bolster climate initiatives …

Climate envoy slams unjust funds demand
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Climate envoy slams unjust funds demand

China Daily  

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Chinese vice-premier calls for more intl cooperation on climate change adaptation for islands
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Chinese vice-premier calls for more intl cooperation on climate change adaptation for islands

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping's Special Representative Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese vice premier, attends and addresses the International Zero-Carbon Island Cooperation Initiative Launching Conference held by China during the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention …

Wealthy nations urged to lead climate action
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Wealthy nations urged to lead climate action

China Daily  

Emphasizing the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities as the foundation of global climate governance, Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang has called on developed nations to take the lead in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing climate finance support for developing economies. Addressing the World Leaders Climate Action Summit on Tuesday during the ongoing COP29 climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, he …

Chinese vice-premier calls for more intl cooperation on climate change adaptation for islands
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Chinese vice-premier calls for more intl cooperation on climate change adaptation for islands

China Daily  

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Chinese vice-premier stresses common but differentiated responsibilities in strengthening global climate governance
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Chinese vice-premier stresses common but differentiated responsibilities in strengthening global climate governance

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping's Special Representative Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese vice premier, addresses the World Leaders Climate Action Summit during the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan. BAKU …

Wealthy nations urged to lead climate action
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Wealthy nations urged to lead climate action

China Daily  

Emphasizing the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities as the foundation of global climate governance, Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang has called on developed nations to take the lead in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing climate finance support for developing economies. Addressing the World Leaders Climate Action Summit on Tuesday during the ongoing COP29 climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, he …

Earth’s biggest polluters aren’t sending leaders to UN climate talks in a year of weather extremes
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Earth’s biggest polluters aren’t sending leaders to UN climate talks in a year of weather extremes

Associated Press  

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COP29: How return of Donald Trump as US president could impact climate talks in Baku
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COP29: How return of Donald Trump as US president could impact climate talks in Baku

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Donald Trump’s re-election comes as the world is on track to set yet another record hot year, and has been lurching from one disaster to the other – droughts, hurricanes, floods and wildfires. “By stepping back from climate commitments, Trump’s actions threaten to unravel trust in a global system already strained by the indifference and inaction of wealthy nations.” “Baku …

Five things to look for at the Cop29 climate summit
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Five things to look for at the Cop29 climate summit

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Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The United Nations’ Cop29 climate summit kicks off in Azerbaijan’s capital city on Monday. Department …

Experts raise concerns over key world leaders skipping COP29
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Experts raise concerns over key world leaders skipping COP29

Hindustan Times  

Major world powers including the United States, China, and India have not sought speaking slots for their heads of state at the upcoming UN Climate Conference World Leaders Climate Action Summit, scheduled for November 12-13 in Baku, Azerbaijan, indicating high profile absences that climate experts see as a worrying sign. A senior official involved with the COP Presidencies Troika – …

China hopes for positive results at upcoming COP29
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China hopes for positive results at upcoming COP29

China Daily  

With a series of proactive efforts to enhance global climate multilateralism, China has laid a good foundation for achieving positive outcomes at next week's COP29. China has maintained close communication and collaboration with Azerbaijan, the UN, the UNFCCC secretariat and a wide range of developing and developed countries to advance global climate governance, Xia said. In the face of a …

China hopes for positive results at upcoming COP29
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China hopes for positive results at upcoming COP29

China Daily  

With a series of proactive efforts to enhance global climate multilateralism, China has laid a good foundation for achieving positive outcomes at next week's COP29. China has maintained close communication and collaboration with Azerbaijan, the UN, the UNFCCC secretariat and a wide range of developing and developed countries to advance global climate governance, Xia said. In the face of a …

China hopes for positive results at upcoming COP29
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China hopes for positive results at upcoming COP29

China Daily  

With a series of proactive efforts to enhance global climate multilateralism, China has laid a good foundation for achieving positive outcomes at next week's COP29. China has maintained close communication and collaboration with Azerbaijan, the UN, the UNFCCC secretariat and a wide range of developing and developed countries to advance global climate governance, Xia said. In the face of a …

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Calling for public participation in climate action discussed at Tsinghua forum

China Daily  

Professor Zeng Fanxu, director of the Center for Climate Communication and Risk Governance in School of Journalism and Communication, Tsinghua University, hosts 2024 Tsinghua Global Climate Communication Forum on Saturday. During the opening ceremony of the forum, Wang Hongwei, vice-president of Tsinghua University, delivered a speech titled "Climate Communication Connects Consensus into a Long Roll, Joint Actions Sketch a Green …

China and US push forward climate actions
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China and US push forward climate actions

China Daily  

China and the United States will make joint efforts to ensure a successful United Nations climate change conference in November, a key task of which will be to set a new financial target for supporting developing countries in their climate actions. While reaffirming their intention to jointly host a summit on methane and other non-carbon dioxide greenhouse gases at the …

US advisor talks climate policy with China's environment minister
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US advisor talks climate policy with China's environment minister

China Daily  

A drone photo shows wetlands in Sanjiangyuan area, Northwest China's Qinghai province, July 23, 2024. China is willing to further enhance dialogue and communication with the United States and deepen practical cooperation, as they work together with other parties to advance multilateral climate efforts and support the successful convening of the upcoming COP29 United Nations climate change conference. Huang Runqiu, …

China hawks get claws into climate efforts: China Daily editorial
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China hawks get claws into climate efforts: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

An aerial view of a wind farm in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Despite the differences and tensions that exist between the two countries, China and the United States, which together account for nearly 40 percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, have managed to make climate an area of cooperation and achieved meaningful results over the past years in …

US, Europe Fear of China’s Dominance Threatens Climate Fight, Says Xi’s Envoy
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US, Europe Fear of China’s Dominance Threatens Climate Fight, Says Xi’s Envoy

Live Mint  

-- Efforts by the US and Europe to stem China's dominance in green technologies risk stalling the fight against global warming, according to the veteran diplomat tasked by Xi Jinping to represent the top polluter on climate issues. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has issued warnings about China’s overcapacity and record exports of cheap solar equipment and lithium-ion batteries, while the …

Youth frontliners lead charge for green future
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Youth frontliners lead charge for green future

China Daily  

Young representatives pose for a photo with Poman Lo at the One Earth Summit in Hong Kong on March 25. "Finally I have the opportunity to learn alongside such a diverse group of esteemed global figures in sustainability," said Xue Leyi, a 16-year-old student from the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China. "Different oceans are interconnected," said Li …

Youth frontliners lead charge for green future
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Youth frontliners lead charge for green future

China Daily  

Young representatives pose for a photo with Poman Lo at the One Earth Summit in Hong Kong on March 25. "Finally I have the opportunity to learn alongside such a diverse group of esteemed global figures in sustainability," said Xue Leyi, a 16-year-old student from the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China. "Different oceans are interconnected," said Li …

Multilateralism key to climate issue
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Multilateralism key to climate issue

China Daily  

Workers monitor solar panels at a solar power plant jointly built by China and Kazakhstan in the town of Kapchagay, in southeastern Kazakhstan's Almaty Region. XINHUA As challenges mount in global climate governance amid complex shifts in the international landscape, cooperation is needed more than ever to tackle climate change issues, a national political adviser said. "As a significant player …

Superstar climate diplomat leaves center stage
11 months ago

Superstar climate diplomat leaves center stage

China Daily  

Xie Zhenhua, then China's special envoy for climate change, and other participants celebrate the closing of COP28 in Dubai on Dec 13. Li Shuo, director of the China Climate Hub at the Asia Society Policy Institute, has been a regular participant at UN climate change conferences since 2011, and has talked with Xie in many meetings between his organization and …

China and the U.S. pledge to step up climate efforts ahead of Biden-Xi summit and UN meeting
1 year, 1 month ago

China and the U.S. pledge to step up climate efforts ahead of Biden-Xi summit and UN meeting

The Hindu  

China and the U.S. have pledged to accelerate their efforts to address climate change ahead of a major UN meeting on the issue, making a commitment to take steps to reduce emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases besides carbon dioxide. The U.S. and China agreed to restart talks on energy policies and launch a working group on enhancing climate …

China and the US pledge to step up climate efforts ahead of Biden-Xi summit and UN meeting
1 year, 1 month ago

China and the US pledge to step up climate efforts ahead of Biden-Xi summit and UN meeting

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China and the U.S. have pledged to accelerate their efforts to address climate change ahead of a major U.N. meeting on the issue, making a commitment to take steps to reduce emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases besides carbon dioxide. The U.S. and China agreed to restart talks on energy policies and launch a working group on …

China says it wants to bolster climate cooperation with US as California Gov. Newsom visits Beijing
1 year, 1 month ago

China says it wants to bolster climate cooperation with US as California Gov. Newsom visits Beijing

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — China’s Environment Minister Huang Runqiu said Thursday his country wants to strengthen cooperation with the United States to combat climate change, as he met in Beijing with California Gov. Huang said Thursday that his ministry would continue to carry out agreements under a memorandum of understanding signed last year between China and California “in carbon market investment, climate …

Can China-US Climate Diplomacy Make Progress?
1 year, 4 months ago

Can China-US Climate Diplomacy Make Progress?

The Diplomat  

China-U.S. relations are often spoken about in dire terms, with some invoking apocalyptic fears of war between two nuclear powers. While in Beijing, Kerry told his counterparts that “the world expects both nations to cooperate on climate” and thus “the United States and cannot let bilateral differences stand in the way of making concrete progress on shared transnational challenges.” Kerry’s …

Diplomacy on climate spurs unity, actions
1 year, 4 months ago

Diplomacy on climate spurs unity, actions

China Daily  

Xi leads policy coordination aimed at promoting global green governance Senior officials and observers from around the world have been impressed by China's enterprising diplomatic efforts in recent months in engaging wealthy nations as well as the most vulnerable countries in tackling the increasingly challenging global problem of climate change. At bilateral meetings with visiting foreign leaders and at some …

Climate envoy John Kerry meets with Chinese officials in a new US push to stabilize rocky relations
1 year, 5 months ago

Climate envoy John Kerry meets with Chinese officials in a new US push to stabilize rocky relations

Associated Press  

BEIJING — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told China’s top diplomat on Tuesday that President Joe Biden’s administration is “very committed” to stabilizing relations between the world’s two biggest economies, as the countries seek to restart high-level contacts. On his second day of talks in Beijing, Kerry met with the ruling Communist Party’s head of foreign relations Wang Yi, telling …

Climate envoy wins Nobel sustainability award
1 year, 10 months ago

Climate envoy wins Nobel sustainability award

China Daily  

A wind power plant in Dingxi, Gansu province. Xie Zhenhua, China's special envoy for climate change, has received an award from the Nobel Sustainable Trust Foundation for his contribution to tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development, according to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. The veteran climate diplomat extended his gratitude to the foundation for honoring him with the …

PM Mark Rutte weighs in on Russia, China not attending UN climate summit
2 years, 1 month ago

PM Mark Rutte weighs in on Russia, China not attending UN climate summit

NL Times  

Prime Minister Mark Rutte will participate in the UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt on Nov. 7. During a press conference, the prime minister said he believes the summit can still be a success, despite Russia and China's plans to skip the event. Several African governments have expressed hopes that the climate conference's location in Egypt will draw attention …

Climate change cooperation needed in spite of challenges, says envoy
2 years, 6 months ago

Climate change cooperation needed in spite of challenges, says envoy

China Daily  

Technicians carry out maintenance work on turbines at a wind farm in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, in January. Xie Zhenhua, China's special envoy for climate change, has called on nations to maintain the strategic focus on promoting the green transition despite challenges that are jeopardizing some nations' energy security. Xie said the COP26 United Nations climate change conference held in Glasgow, …

For Chinese leaders, Olympics weren't 2022's big-ticket item
2 years, 10 months ago

For Chinese leaders, Olympics weren't 2022's big-ticket item

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. For the Communist Party, that comes this fall at …

US and China make pact to cooperate on climate crisis
3 years, 1 month ago

US and China make pact to cooperate on climate crisis

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Chinese climate envoy spoke first, saying that both countries understood the need to work together because the challenge …

China and US announce deal to boost cooperation on climate change
3 years, 1 month ago

China and US announce deal to boost cooperation on climate change

Al Jazeera  

China and the United States, the world’s two largest emitters of carbon dioxide, unveiled a deal to ramp up cooperation tackling climate change, including by reducing methane emissions, protecting forests and phasing out coal. In a joint statement announced at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the countries said they had reached an agreement to redouble efforts to …

China Hits Back After Joe Biden Criticises Xi Jinping's COP26 No-show
3 years, 1 month ago

China Hits Back After Joe Biden Criticises Xi Jinping's COP26 No-show

News 18  

China hit back Wednesday against criticism by US President Joe Biden, who had accused Beijing of not showing leadership after President Xi Jinping skipped the make-or-break COP26 United Nations summit in Glasgow. Xi — who leads the planet’s largest emitter of the greenhouse gases responsible for climate change — has not travelled outside of China since the beginning of the …

China envoy defends emissions, criticizes U.S. under Trump
3 years, 1 month ago

China envoy defends emissions, criticizes U.S. under Trump

The Hindu  

China is at a “special development stage” that warrants its current status as the world's biggest emitter of climate-damaging fossil fuel pollution, the nation's senior climate negotiator said Tuesday. Mr. Xie, who played a pivotal role in negotiations that achieved the 2015 Paris climate accord, underscored China's longstanding position that the United States and other developed nations should be the …

China envoy defends emissions, criticizes US under Trump
3 years, 1 month ago

China envoy defends emissions, criticizes US under Trump

Associated Press  

GLASGOW, Scotland — China is at a “special development stage” that warrants its current status as the world’s biggest emitter of climate-damaging fossil fuel pollution, the nation’s senior climate negotiator said Tuesday. China is already “making our biggest possible effort to address climate change,” Xie said, saying China was unable to start reining in its reliance on coal-fired power plants …

Xi's not there? CoP26 hopes dim on Chinese leader's likely absence
3 years, 1 month ago

Xi's not there? CoP26 hopes dim on Chinese leader's likely absence

India Today  

The leaders of most of the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitters gather in Glasgow from Sunday, aiming to thrash out plans and funds to tilt the planet towards clean energy. Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected absence from the talks could indicate that the world's biggest CO2 producer has already decided that it has no more concessions to offer at the …

China, US deal on climate change fails before COP26: report
3 years, 3 months ago

China, US deal on climate change fails before COP26: report

Al Jazeera  

Beijing rebuffs US proposal to accelerate climate efforts, including public commitment to stop financing of coal-fired power plants. “China already has its own plans and road map for achieving its climate goals,” Chinese leaders told US climate envoy John Kerry, the report quoted a source as saying. Li Shuo, a senior global policy adviser for Greenpeace East Asia, told SCMP …

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