The fate of the thirtieth Climate Conference of the Parties (COP30) is in their hands and no one really knows if they will find common ground. Since the start of COP30, European and Chinese officials have displayed very measured confidence in each other. Of course, everyone defends environmental multilateralism and the Paris agreement, but without ever forgetting their own interests.
Ding Xuexiang, the Chinese vice-premier, reiterated that it is necessary “remove trade barriers and guarantee the free movement of green products”. A stone in the garden of the European Union (EU), which is trying to protect itself from the surge of batteries and Chinese cars. Emmanuel Macron asked to broaden the base of contributors to climate finance. A way of reminding China that it must assume its responsibilities as the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases. “Behind the scenes, it’s even colder”underlines a European negotiator.
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