US-China Relations Updates

Oct 19，2023

Recently, Governor Gavin Newsom of California announced that he would lead a delegation to visit China to discuss climate cooperation, promote bilateral economic development and tourism, and encourage cultural exchanges. This news has attracted widespread attention and once again highlights the important role of California in maintaining global climate cooperation.

It is reported that Newsom’s itinerary will include visits to Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Guangdong, and other places. He will sign a new memorandum of understanding with China on climate issues and hold discussions with local leaders on topics such as transitioning to electric vehicles and public transportation. This visit will further promote cooperation between California and China in the field of climate and contribute to addressing the global climate crisis.

California has been committed to maintaining climate relations between the United States and China. Despite the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and the nearly halted climate negotiations during the Trump presidency, California leaders have continued to engage in discussions with Chinese climate officials. They have also established the California-China Climate Institute for joint research on climate policies and solutions. Last year, California signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation with China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, further strengthening cooperation between the two sides in the field of environmental protection.

Governor Newsom stated that California and China hold the key to solving the climate crisis, and the partnership between California and China is crucial for implementing climate action. This visit will deepen cooperation between the two sides, jointly address the challenges of climate change, and make greater contributions to global sustainable development.

Spokesperson Hua Chunying of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a regular press conference that China welcomes Governor Newsom and his delegation’s visit to China, hoping that the visit will achieve positive results and promote exchanges and cooperation between California and China. China has always encouraged various sectors and people from both countries to interact more frequently and support extensive exchanges and cooperation between localities in the fields of economy, trade, science and technology, education, culture, and more, bringing more benefits to the people of both countries and adding more positive energy to China-U.S. relations.

This visit will not only further strengthen exchanges between California and China in climate cooperation but also provide more opportunities for cooperation between the two countries, promoting economic development and the prosperity of the tourism industry. As an economic engine and innovation hub in the United States, California has enormous potential for cooperation with China, with broad prospects for collaboration in technology, environmental protection, renewable energy, and other fields.

Governor Newsom’s visit to China will undoubtedly inject new momentum into climate cooperation between the United States and China, contributing more wisdom and strength to global climate change mitigation. Let us look forward to the successful and fruitful visit of Governor Newsom to China, contributing more positive energy to the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind!

Further possible：

1）Governor Newson is one of the strong candidate for 2024 US election，China is willing to build relations early

2）High speed train knowledge share ， China’s High speed training knowledge is useful for California High speed training planning；

3）Olympic will be hold in LA again in 2028， something can be learned from China in this area