The energy issue and climate change issues are high on the agenda of the China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue as part of the strategic stream of discussions.

China and the United States announced the establishment of a joint clean energy research center two weeks ago, when Chu and Commerce chief Gary Locke made their first visit to China since becoming cabinet members of the administration of President Barack Obama.

Obviously the energy issue at this high-level talk bears juicy fruit.

Two Chinese-American Ministers’ Energy Trip to Fuel Ties



Roadmap of co-op set
China, U.S. committed to success of UN Copenhagen climate meeting
The two sides are committed to the full, effective and sustained implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and to achieve a successful outcome in Copenhagen at the end of this year, calling to carry out the Framework for 10-Year Cooperation on Energy and Environment (TYF) signed in December 2008.

China, U.S. eye broader energy co-op
Both sides agree to co-sponsor a new round of oil and gas forum and energy policy dialogue this year.

Besides, China has fully supported the global nuclear cooperation plan put forward by the United States, and will hold the first global ministerial meeting on nuclear energy cooperation

China, U.S. sign MOU on energy, climate change, environment co-op
"The Chinese government attaches great importance to the dialogue between China and the U.S. on enhancing energy, climate change and environment cooperation," said Dai, calling on both countries to boost cooperation at a "strategic and long-term" view and under the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities."



Policies consistency and adjustment
Obama adjusts US climate change policies
President Obama said that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should reconsider the application submitted by California seeking its own vehicle emission standards, adding that, the federal government should not obstruct each state's efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

China's stance on climate talks firm: official
China will remain firm in its call for developed nations to cut emissions and for other nations to receive funding as the world attempts to formulate a post-Kyoto deal on climate change.

Confidence in each other
Chinese official: China, U.S. share more interests than divergences on energy co-op
It was vital for China and the United States to discuss the UN climate change summit in Copenhagen scheduled for this December, and consultation between China and other economies was also of great importance, Zhang Guobao, director of China's National Energy Administration (NEA) said.

China, US exchange positive comments on climate efforts
Both sides agreed to conduct more policy consultations on climate change in the future, so as to help boost comprehensive development of the overall relationship between the two nations