Responding to inquiries about China's climate change commitments, a Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Lin Jian, addressed the media. The questions stemmed from remarks by European Commission Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera regarding China's forthcoming national climate plan, expected to be unveiled in the autumn. The queries also touched upon the timeline for China's climate goals and the possibility of a joint statement from China and the EU at the upcoming summit.
Lin Jian confirmed that Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang had recently engaged in the sixth China-EU High-Level Environment and Climate Dialogue with Ribera. He directed the reporter to previously released information about the dialogue.
The spokesperson underscored China's consistent commitment to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement. He highlighted China's active promotion of green and low-carbon development.
Lin Jian further stated that China remains steadfast in its commitment to peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060, regardless of international developments or policy adjustments by other nations.
5 Comments
Manolo Noriega
The High-Level Dialogue? Just another excuse for political posturing.
Fuerza
China's commitments are consistent. That means that the will is there.
Manolo Noriega
I'll believe it when I see it. This feels like a public relations exercise.
Ongania
Focus on the positive developments. It takes time to find a solution.
Fuerza
They know they have to make changes. They understand the challenge.