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.

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.