The official noted that by cutting off contact with the United States, China creates a problem for the whole world. After all, climate change knows no geographical boundaries.
“The world’s biggest greenhouse gas polluter is now refusing to discuss the critical steps it needs to take to tackle the climate crisis that’s hitting our partners, from rising water levels in the Pacific Islands to wildfires in Europe,” Kirby said.
China cut off military contacts
The representative of the White House did not bypass the decision of China to stop contacts in the military sphere. According to him, this decision increases the likelihood of a confrontation.
“These contacts are really important because they help reduce the risk of miscalculations and misperceptions. This is especially true now that China is taking provocative and escalatory steps,” he said.
At the same time, Kirby added that the US will continue to maintain military contacts “at the highest level” despite the fact that Beijing has suspended several agreements.
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