China News Agency, Beijing, October 26 (Reporter Liang Xiaohui) Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said in Beijing on October 26 that China appreciates and welcomes Japan’s announcement that it will achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and is willing to work with Japan. Strengthen the discussion on green recovery after the epidemic.
A reporter asked a question. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced to the Diet today (26th) that Japan will achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
President Xi Jinping also announced previously that China will strive to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
What comment does China have on Japan's goals?
Do you consider cooperating with Japan in tackling climate change?
Zhao Lijian responded that China appreciates and welcomes Japan’s announcement that it will achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Japan’s move will help strengthen the international community’s joint efforts to address the challenge of climate change.
"We often say,'Combination is strong, and isolation is weak.' Climate change is a major challenge facing all mankind. We must adhere to multilateralism, gather the strength of all countries, and work together to deal with it." Zhao Lijian said that China and Japan are in the field of climate change. Maintain good communication.
China is willing to strengthen discussions with Japan on green recovery after the epidemic.
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement.
China is willing to work with all parties, including Japan, to jointly promote the full and effective implementation of the Paris Agreement and jointly build a mutually beneficial, fair and reasonable climate governance mechanism.
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