China-US climate talks achieve positive results

According to Xinhua News Agency, the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment said the meeting between special envoy on climate issues - Mr. Xie Zhenhua and his US counterpart John Kerry ended successfully on November 8.

The two sides exchanged views in a "comprehensive and in-depth" manner on the implementation of the consensus reached by the two countries' leaders in Bali (Indonesia), and achieved positive results in promoting bilateral cooperation and action on climate change. In addition, the two sides agreed to jointly promote the success of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28).

Meanwhile, Mr. Kerry said he had conducted "comprehensive and constructive discussions" with the Chinese side over five days. The two sides reached common ground on a number of issues that the US side hopes will be effective in the important weeks leading up to COP28 - scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the end of November.

The climate talks come as the two countries have agreed to work together ahead of an upcoming meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden.

The White House said President Joe Biden is expected to meet with President Xi Jinping during the Chinese leader's attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in San Francisco on November 15-17.

“For now, it is not easy to proceed with the San Francisco meeting,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a regular press conference on November 8, stressing that it is important for both sides to overcome any disruptions or obstacles, enhance mutual understanding, and promote potential outcomes.