John Kerry, Xie Zhenhua Exit Roles That Defined Generation of Climate Action

John Kerry, Xie Zhenhua Exit Roles That Defined Generation of Climate Action

The United Nations climate summit in Dubai was wrapping up last month when John Kerry, the U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, went to a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xie Zhenhua. A surprise was waiting for him: Xie’s 8-year-old grandson had brought Kerry a card for his 80th birthday. Kerry, who had signed the … Read more

Why Food Security is a Top Priority for China

Why Food Security is a Top Priority for China

At the recent Central Rural Work Conference in Beijing, China, held on December 18-19 and convened by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the challenges and current situation of the “three rurals” (agriculture, rural areas, and farmers) was discussed, with special attention paid to the country’s food security.  This comes amid the growing importance placed on food … Read more

Decentering the U.S.-China Relationship in the Climate Agenda

Decentering the U.S.-China Relationship in the Climate Agenda

U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, left, and Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi, right, attend a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Credit: Florence Lo/Pool Photo via AP) Advertisement After Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in August 2022, U.S.-China climate conversations were frozen. This changed with … Read more

US Climate Envoy John Kerry Is in China for Talks

US Climate Envoy John Kerry Is in China for Talks

Advertisement U.S. climate envoy John Kerry was holding talks Monday with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing, as the United States seeks to restore contacts that were disrupted by disputes over trade, Taiwan, human rights, and China’s territorial claims. China’s official Xinhua News Agency said Kerry was meeting with Xie Zhenhua for the first extensive face-to-face … Read more