Despite heightened tensions between the two countries, US Presidential Climate Envoy John Kerry is scheduled to visit China in July to discuss global warming with Chinese diplomats, Bloomberg reports.
Kelly, a climate diplomat for the Biden administration, reportedly plans to travel to China in mid-July to discuss global warming issues with his longtime Communist Party counterpart Xie Zhenhua. bloomberg. Kelly has been criticized for downplaying China’s human rights abuses and for lobbying against a ban on products produced by Chinese slave labor.
Kelly Said In 2021, when it comes to the trade-offs between tackling climate change and fighting human rights abuses, he said, “Life is full of tough choices.”
“Yes, we have many problems, but first and foremost we must protect this planet,” Kelly said in a statement. interview with Bloomberg.
According to Bloomberg, Kelly’s visit to Beijing will likely take place on July 16, but that could change as the visit has not yet been officially confirmed. Kelly and Zhenhua will discuss “climate cooperation,” as well as joint efforts to curb methane and greenhouse gas emissions from oil wells, coal trunks and landfills. The meeting could serve as the backdrop for the United Nations climate change conference in November, Bloomberg reported. (Related article: ‘They’re set off’: John Kerry defends billionaire flying to Davos in private)
“China has invited me to visit and meet with him in the near future.” [Xie] We are now able to do the work that we have been working on for several years and are finding ways forward to work together in ways that are beneficial to the world. And hopefully we will be able to do that,” Kelly said. Reuters in May.
John Kerry is questioned about China’s use of slave labor to build solar panels.
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The visit comes amid heightened tensions between the United States and China after China restricted exports of semiconductor-making metals to the United States on Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said this week. I would like to mention this issue in my visit to Beijing. Secretary of State Anthony Brinken’s visit to Beijing came under scrutiny after he made significant concessions to China, including denying Taiwan independence, but received little in return.
The House Oversight Committee condemned Mr. Kelly’s sympathetic attitude toward China, despite China’s routine human rights abuses and aggressive attitude toward the United States.
Kelly dismissed In 2021, a reporter who asked about solar panels manufactured by slave labor in China’s Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region said it wasn’t his job.
“Well, we’re honest. We’re honest about our differences, and we certainly know what the differences are, and we articulate them, but that’s not my area of expertise here.” said Kelly. “My job is to be a climate officer and to stay focused on moving climate change forward.”
Kelly lamented the U.S. sanctions on solar panels produced by Chinese slave labor, which he said had a negative impact on the U.S. and China’s efforts to tackle climate change.
“On the one hand, we are telling them, ‘We have to do more to address climate change.’” On the other hand, solar panels are under sanctions, making it difficult to sell. It’s happening,” Kelly said. Said In 2021.
“John Kerry continues to negotiate agreements with foreign governments, including the Chinese Communist Party, that could undermine U.S. interests, and the Biden administration is seeking information on Kerry’s strong and unrestrained position. We are refusing to comply with the Council’s request,” said the chairman of the oversight committee.James Comer’s statement in April. “Special Envoy Kerry and his office refuse to be transparent with the Commission and the American public about its activities, expenditures and staffing.”
Kelly’s office did not respond to a request for comment.
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