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China's Climate Change Stance at COP29

China's special envoy for climate change, Liu Zhenmin, discusses the challenges and opportunities of green energy transition, the role of COP29, and the responsibilities of developed nations.

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What is China's stance on global climate governance?: China advocates for multilateralism, fairness, and market rules in climate governance, offering its cooperation to ensure COP29's success.
What are the key objectives for COP29 according to Liu Zhenmin?: COP29 should focus on building global confidence in achieving green transformation, upholding common but differentiated responsibilities, and enforcing existing agreements.
What are the main challenges China faces in its transition to green energy?: China faces significant challenges in transitioning to green energy due to difficulties in achieving net-zero emissions in industrial processes and limitations in carbon capture technologies.
What role should developed countries play in addressing climate challenges?: Developed nations should fulfill their commitment by providing financial support to developing countries to help them address climate challenges.
How has the international economic environment impacted China's green transformation?: The global economic downturn and trade barriers, including tariffs on Chinese green products, hinder China's green transformation and reshape trade relationships.

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