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Experts: What China wants from the COP31 climate talks

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Briefings

China is expected to push for multilateralism and a clear political signal at COP31 in Turkey, aiming to secure dialogue on climate-related unilateral trade measures and a two-year work programme on climate finance. China also championed south-south cooperation and co-led a summit on methane with Brazil and the UK. The evidence indicates China's focus on maintaining global unity through diplomatic channels rather than specific binding commitments.

Key points

• China secured a dialogue on climate-related unilateral trade measures and a two-year work programme on climate finance at COP30 in 2024.
• China's environment vice-minister Li Gao emphasized maintaining multilateralism and sending a clear political signal for global climate action.

Context

China's climate diplomacy at COP31 in Turkey focuses on maintaining multilateralism and sending a clear political signal for global climate action, building on its COP30 achievements.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single press conference quote from China's environment vice-minister Li Gao regarding multilateralism and political signals. Specific trade measures or work programme details remain unconfirmed, and the article does not provide data on China's specific climate finance contributions or methane summit outcomes.

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