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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Environment
Oliver Milman

What does the US-China row mean for climate change?

Xie and Kerry
China's Xie Zhenhua and the US climate envoy John Kerry at Cop26 in Glasgow, where they announced plans to work together on slashing emissions. Composite: AFP/Getty Images

China’s decision to halt cooperation with the US over the climate crisis has provoked alarm, with seasoned climate diplomats urging a swift resumption of talks to help stave off worsening global heating.

On Friday, Beijing announced a series of measures aimed at retaliating against the US for the “egregious provocation” of Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, visiting Taiwan. China, which considers Taiwan its territory and has launched large-scale military exercises near the island, said it will stop working with the US on climate change, along with other key issues.

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