China’s Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang has called for the removal of trade barriers that he said are slowing down the world’s transition to clean energy. Speaking at a global climate summit in Brazil on Thursday, Ding urged nations to practise “true multilateralism” and enhance cooperation on green technology and industry.

Push For Global Cooperation On Green Development

“We need to strengthen international collaboration on green technology and industry, remove trade barriers, and ensure the free flow of quality green products to better meet the needs of global sustainable development,” Ding said through a translator.

According to China’s official Xinhua news agency, Ding also urged developed nations to take the lead in cutting emissions and to meet their funding pledges to support develo

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