Miliband initiates UK-China climate dialogue in Beijing

theguardian.com

Ed Miliband, the UK's energy security and net zero secretary, is in Beijing for the first formal climate meetings with China since 2017. He announced a new annual UK-China climate dialogue, with the first summit set for London later this year. Miliband criticized the previous Conservative government for neglecting climate engagement with China. The dialogue aims to address energy market reform, carbon capture, and clean energy transition, marking a shift towards more active collaboration. He also raised concerns about forced labor in China's solar supply chain and discussed China's ongoing reliance on coal despite its clean energy advancements. Miliband emphasized the importance of cooperation in addressing global climate challenges.


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