The Significance of Climate Cooperation Between China and the United States

Abstract

The global climate issue is becoming increasingly severe, and cooperation between China and the United States in climate management is urgent.This article first analyzes the three stages of the climate relationship of China and the United States, from the first stage when the two sides are not willing to cooperate actively to the second stage when the two sides begin to cooperate frequently in climate management, and then to the current stage when cooperation and competition coexist in the climate relationship. Then, it analyzes the differences in climate governance concepts and methods between China and the U.S. due to differences in political systems, which has led to obstacles in consociation between the two countries. Next, this article explains the importance and key significance climate cooperation from three perspectives: China, the United States, and the international community. Finally, some constructive suggestions on climate consociation between China and the United States are put forward, as well as prospects for further deepening climate relations of China and the United States in the future.