A deal announced by climate envoys John Kerry and Xie Zhenhua in a joint press conference will see Washington and Beijing ramp up cooperation in tackling climate change
A new deal between the United States and China to cut emissions, announced in the closing days of the COP26 climate conference, has renewed hope that the two countries can cooperate where it matters, even as deep divides remain in the world’s most important bilateral relationship.
“As two major powers, both China and the US shoulder international responsibilities and obligations. We need to think big.” Speaking to reporters in Glasgow, where the COP26 summit is being held, Mr. Kerry said that Washington has not sidelined these issues, “but that’s not my lane here.” “It’s really encouraging to see that those countries that were at odds in so many areas have found common ground on what is the biggest challenge humanity faces today,” he told Reuters. “And it certainly helps us here at COP to come to an agreement.”
There are signs the breakthrough on climate could be the start of a wider thaw in U.S.-China relations, even as Washington remains outwardly committed to challenging Beijing on a host of issues, not just Xinjiang and Taiwan, but also the South China Sea, trade and intellectual property. In a letter read out at the same event, the honorary chairs of which were former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, current U.S. leader Joe Biden praised the National Committee for “helping foster mutual understanding and constructive conversation to help find common ground.”
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