Ever wondered how global giants debate climate change at the UN? 🤔 This week, at a Security Council meeting on climate and security, China’s deputy envoy Geng Shuang fired back at the U.S. 🌏 vs 🇺🇸 showdown.
U.S. rep Dan Negrea accused China of undercutting competitors and urged countries to follow the U.S. model. In response, Geng highlighted China’s giant leap:
- One of the world’s biggest economies with 1.4 billion people
- Contributing over 30% to global economic growth yearly
- Emissions per person not among the top—meaning China’s not the worst polluter on a per-person basis
Plus, China is recognized for its strong will and big results on cutting emissions. "We’re definitely doers in the global fight against climate change," Geng said. 🌱
He also pointed fingers at the U.S., noting that it’s the top historical polluter and has the highest per-person emissions. The U.S. even pulled out of the Paris Agreement twice, slowing down global climate efforts.
Bottom line? In the battle over who’s stepping up and who’s slacking off on climate action, Geng urged countries to ditch the blame game and team up. 🤝 "Let’s boost cooperation and solidarity, not point fingers," he wrapped up.
For us in South and Southeast Asia, where rising temperatures and unpredictable monsoons hit home, this debate matters. Whether you’re in Mumbai’s tech hubs or Jakarta’s startup scenes, global climate moves shape our future.
So, who wins in this climate clash? Maybe neither. But one thing’s clear: collaboration beats confrontation. Let’s keep the convo going and push for real action—together! 🌿
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Chinese envoy rebuts unfounded U.S. accusations over climate policy
cgtn.com
