- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to a query about some in Nepal demanding climate compensation from the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitters, which include the US, India, and China, following a deadly flood.
- Guo stated that China and Nepal are a community with a shared future linked by mountains and rivers, and that China is also severely affected by this cross-border disaster, expressing readiness to strengthen cooperation with Nepal and the international community to jointly prevent and mitigate climate change impacts.
- Guo emphasized that climate change is a global challenge requiring collective efforts, and that China has been a steadfast actor and major contributor in promoting global green development, actively working toward carbon peak and neutrality goals and expected to make the world's biggest cut in carbon emission intensity.
- As the largest developing country, China firmly upholds the legitimate rights of the developing world, strives for a fair and equitable global climate governance system, and provides assistance to other developing countries via South-South cooperation.
Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, responded to Nepal's demand for climate compensation from major greenhouse gas emitters, including the US, India, and China, following recent floods that caused significant loss of life.1
"China and Nepal are a community with a shared future linked by mountains and rivers," Guo stated, highlighting that China is also impacted by cross-border disasters. He expressed China's readiness to enhance cooperation with Nepal and the international community to combat climate change.2
Guo emphasized that climate change is a global challenge necessitating collective action. He noted China's role as a major contributor to global green development, actively pursuing its carbon peak and neutrality goals.3
As the largest developing country, China advocates for the rights of developing nations and seeks a fair global climate governance system. Guo reiterated China's commitment to assist other developing countries through South-South cooperation, underscoring its dedication to equitable climate solutions.4
The call for compensation from Nepal reflects growing concerns over the impacts of climate change, particularly in vulnerable regions. Guo's remarks underscore the interconnectedness of nations in addressing these pressing environmental challenges.
“Guo stressed that China is a steadfast actor in green development, aiming for the world's biggest cut in carbon emission intensity. He also reaffirmed China's support for developing countries through South-South cooperation, as the largest developing country.”
