The speed at which China and the U.S. are reducing emissions and to what extent they assist other countries in the transition toward clean energy will determine whether or not Earth will be able to dodge the potentially catastrophic consequences of climate change.
Mending the frayed rope of trust with China requires the U.S. to undertake a careful, sincere, and patient journey.
Hong Kong is one of the first Asian cities to take action in the fight against climate change.
Beyond lack of altruism, the U.S. has ‘weaponized climate.’
China has lowered its carbon emission intensity in agriculture while still ensuring the effective supply of important agricultural products.
The reality is that the Chinese Government intends to not only meet the people’s demand for a better life in terms of material possessions but also their requirements for a cleaner environment.
In the context of the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals, strengthening nuclear energy cooperation among countries is of great significance in enhancing strategic mutual trust and promoting the establishment of a new global energy governance system.
The most impressive change is that citizens in China are more and more concerned about climate change.
China, as one of the world’s key economic engines, will continue to play a role in stabilizing the global economy in the post-pandemic era.
In traditional Chinese philosophy, challenge is opportunity. We find the way out as a synergy of three different policy objectives, growth, energy security and climate change.
The international community’s response to climate change now faces severe challenges and developing countries have suffered the most from global warming. It urges developed countries to step up to their historical responsibilities and fulfill their due international obligations.
China will comfortably reach the 25% mark for non-fossil energy in 2030 and is well on track to achieve the mid-century target of carbon neutrality before 2060.
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