China’s top climate negotiator removed from leadership list
The move, which appears to confirm Xie Zhenhua has retired, means it is unclear who will lead the Chinese team at crucial climate talks in Paris at the end of the year
China’s top climate change negotiator has been removed from the nation’s leadership list – appearing to confirm media reports that he has retired.
However, the move has left it unclear who will lead the Chinese delegation at crucial climate talks in Paris at the end of the year.
Xie Zhenhua was appointed vice-chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission in 2007 and led China’s negotiating team during talks aimed at securing a new global treaty to slash greenhouse gas emissions.
His name was removed from a roster of senior officials on the commission’s website yesterday.
The names of two other vice-chairmen, Zhu Zhixin and Xu Xianping, have also been removed.
Calls made to the commission yesterday and today were not answered.
