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UK and China Revive Climate Talks After Eight-Year Hiatus

The two nations establish a new annual dialogue to collaborate on reducing emissions and advancing clean energy solutions.

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Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, and Wang Hongzhi, head of China’s National Energy Administration, in Beijing
UK energy minister Ed Miliband is in Beijing Monday for talks with Chinese officials

Overview

  • UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband visited Beijing for the first formal climate negotiations between the UK and China since 2017.
  • The talks resulted in the creation of an annual UK-China Climate Dialogue, with the first summit set to take place in London later this year.
  • Discussions focused on renewable energy cooperation, carbon capture, and phasing out fossil fuels, while addressing geopolitical concerns such as forced labor and human rights issues.
  • China remains the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter but is also a leader in renewable energy production, critical to global climate goals.
  • The UK aims to strengthen its position as a clean energy leader, leveraging partnerships like this to accelerate its transition to net-zero emissions by 2050.