China’s Ambassador to the U.S., Xie Feng, dropped a truth bomb this week: global climate efforts need superpower collaboration. Speaking at the China-U.S. Subnational Climate Action Event in California, he spotlighted the urgency of joint action.
‘No Winners in Climate Battles’ 
Xie didn’t mince words: 'Climate change hits everyone. Cooperation = win-win. Zero-sum games? Everyone loses.' With wildfires and heatwaves making headlines, his call for unity feels straight out of a climate crisis survival guide.
Walk the Talk, Green Edition 
China’s walking its green talk, Xie emphasized, sticking to low-carbon goals and sustainable growth. But the real kicker? The U.S. and China—the world’s biggest developed and developing economies—could be a powerhouse duo. Think: swapping clean energy tech and circular economy hacks.
From Vision to Local Action 
Ambassador Xie wants climate plans to hit the streets—literally. 'States, cities, businesses, and NGOs gotta step up,' he said. The event itself is part of moves to turn the San Francisco summit’s climate promises into real-world projects.
TL;DR: No climate progress without teamwork. And with U.S.-China tensions simmering, this collab might just be Earth’s best shot.
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Chinese envoy: Global climate governance needs China-U.S. cooperation
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