Chinese VP attends COP31 Antalya Leaders' Summit

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Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, as President Xi Jinping's special representative, visited Türkiye from Sunday to Thursday to attend the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN…

ANTALYA, Türkiye, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, as President Xi Jinping's special representative, visited Türkiye from Sunday to Thursday to attend the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Antalya Leaders' Summit.

President Xi pointed out that climate response is a common cause for all humanity, Han said in his remarks at the summit, noting that the adverse impacts of global climate change are emerging at a faster pace.

The first is to focus on common goals and strengthen collective actions.

He said it is important to follow the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, fully and effectively implement the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement, and pool synergy for global climate governance.

The second is to accelerate the green transition and promote low-carbon development.

It is important to facilitate the free flow of quality green technology and products, and promote the transition and upgrading of economic and industrial structure, Han said.

The third is to prevent climate disasters and enhance climate resilience.

He called for commitment to both mitigation and adaptation, and strengthening cooperation on disaster prevention and reduction, monitoring and early warning, and rescue, so as to improve climate adaptability.

The fourth is to uphold openness and inclusiveness and deepen international cooperation.

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