China and the European Union have issued a joint statement on climate change, urging more emission cuts, greater green technology use, and affirming their support for the Paris Climate Agreement. They emphasized the need for stability and policy continuity among major economies in addressing climate change. During the summit, European leaders sought a more balanced relationship with China, highlighting trade imbalances. Expectations for progress were low, given key issues and global financial uncertainties, yet both sides expressed a desire for deeper cooperation to maintain stability in a complex world.
In the fluid and turbulent international situation today, it is crucial that all countries, notably the major economies, maintain policy continuity and stability and step up efforts to address climate change.
As our cooperation has deepened, so have the imbalances. We have reached an inflection point. Rebalancing our bilateral relation is essential. Because to be sustainable, relations need to be mutually beneficial.
The two economic juggernauts issued a joint statement on climate change, urging more emission cuts and greater use of green technology and affirming their support for the Paris Climate Agreement.
European Council President António Costa called on China to use its influence over Russia to bring an end to the war in Ukraine - a long-running plea from European leaders.
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