Reviving Climate Cooperation: US and China Seek Common Ground
US special envoy on climate change, John Kerry, is set to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xie Zhenhua, in an effort to revive climate cooperation between the two countries. The talks will focus on reducing methane emissions, limiting coal use, curbing deforestation, and assisting developing countries in addressing climate change. The discussions are seen as an opportunity to raise ambitions ahead of the UN-sponsored climate talks in late 2023. While tensions between the US and China persist on other fronts, both countries recognize the importance of collaborating on climate change. The talks have the potential to reestablish a stable bilateral relationship and have historically played a significant role in advancing global climate negotiations.