EU and China shake hands on climate action

Brussels and Beijing defended global climate treaties as the “cornerstone” of international climate cooperation

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Chinese President Xi Jinping (C), President of the European Council Antonio Costa (L) and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (R) pose for a handshake at the 25th EU-China Summit in Beijing, China, 24 July 2025. [EPA/XINHUA / Xie Huanchi]

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