Hey there, eco-warriors! 
Big news from Brussels: China and the EU just wrapped up their fifth High-Level Environment and Climate Dialogue, and they're gearing up to supercharge their green cooperation! 
On Tuesday, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and the EU's Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, Maros Sefcovic, sat down to talk all things green. The vibe? Totally collaborative! 
Ding emphasized that China sees the EU as a key player in our multipolar world. \"We need to work together to push for more fruitful cooperation on green transformation,\" he said. \"Let's keep the momentum going for stable and sound China-EU relations!\" 
He highlighted China's commitment to tackling climate change, noting that the country aims to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and hit carbon neutrality by 2060. \"This isn't just about what others want us to do; it's what we need to do,\" Ding stressed. 
Both sides agreed there's so much potential for collaboration, from green energy to plastic pollution control. Ding suggested they \"seek common ground while setting aside differences\" to deepen their green partnership. 
But there was a bit of a hiccup—Ding expressed concerns over the EU's plan to impose additional duties on Chinese electric vehicles, calling it \"typical protectionism.\" He warned it could undermine global climate efforts. 
Sefcovic acknowledged China's pivotal role in global affairs and praised its strides in green development. He assured that the EU is keen to handle differences through dialogue and deepen cooperation on climate change. 
All in all, it's a step forward in global green cooperation! Let's hope this partnership blossoms for the sake of our planet. 
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
