SHANGHAI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary
Locke said in Shanghai Friday that he expected cooperation between China and the
United Stated in the fields of clean energy technology and carbon emission
elimination would benefit both countries in the campaign against climate change.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke
delivers a speech at a welcome reception hosted by the American Chamber of
Commerce in Shanghai and the United States-China Business Council, in east
China's Shanghai, July 17, 2009. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>
"I believe there is great opportunity for greater
cooperation between United States and China," said Locke, a Chinese American, in
his speech at a welcome ceremony jointly hosted by American Chamber of Commerce
in Shanghai and the US-China Business Council.
His audience included dozens of Chinese businessmen
from across the country and representatives of international corporations with
branches in Shanghai.
"I want China and the United States to lead the world
and save the planet from irreversible climate change.
"We all share the same atmosphere, and if we do not
act, we will all suffer from the coastal flooding, unpredictable weather and
agricultural damage," he added.
Locke spoke highly of China's efforts in eliminating
carbon emissions. He said that developing new clean energy could create jobs in
America, help promote renewable energy and curb pollution in China.
"So much of U.S. direct investment in China created
win-win opportunities for both workers in America and workers in China and
benefit the climate in the world and planet as well," Locke said.
He later attended the cornerstone laying ceremony of
the United States Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo site.
BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Thursday met with
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Trade Secretary Gary Locke to highlight the
importance of collaboration on trade and energy.
"As a crucial part of China-U.S. relations, our trade and energy cooperation
is important for both countries' economic growth and sustainable development,"
Wen said in a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry. Full story
BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Secretary of Commerce
Gary Locke and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, both Chinese Americans, began
their China tour by stressing the importance of cooperation between the two
nations in slowing global warming. Full story
BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- China and the United States
on Wednesday announced the establishment of a joint clean energy research
center.
The announcement came after a meeting between Chinese
State Councilor Liu Yandong and U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Commerce
chief Gary Locke, who are making their first visit to China since becoming
cabinet members of the Obama Administration. Full story
BEIJING, July 16 -- China and the U.S. must take leading
roles in clean energy development and fighting climate change, U.S. Commerce
Secretary Gary Locke said today in an exclusive interview with the China Daily.
Full story
BEIJING, July 16 -- Crisis and protectionism always come
together, but U.S. companies need to be treated fairly in China, U.S. Commerce
Secretary Gary Locke told China Daily in an exclusive interview Wednesday. Full story
BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Secretary of Commerce
Gary Locke and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, both Chinese Americans, began
their China tour by stressing the importance of cooperation between the two
nations in slowing global warming. Full
story
