{"id":2076970,"date":"2023-10-23T18:27:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T22:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-visits-china-and-says-california-will-always-be-a-partner-on-climate-change\/"},"modified":"2023-10-23T18:32:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T22:32:42","slug":"newsom-visits-china-and-says-california-will-always-be-a-partner-on-climate-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-visits-china-and-says-california-will-always-be-a-partner-on-climate-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom visits China, reaffirms California&#8217;s commitment as climate change partner."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnewsom-visits-china-and-says-california-will-always-be-a-partner-on-climate-change%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2076970&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gavin Newsom Assures California&#8217;s\u200b Commitment to Climate Issues During China Trip<\/h2>\n<p>The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, embarked\u200d on a week-long trip to China on\u2064 October 23, emphasizing his state&#8217;s unwavering partnership on \u200cclimate issues regardless of the outcome of the upcoming U.S. presidential \u2062election. Amidst strained U.S.-Chinese \u200crelations due to trade disputes and other \u200ccontentious \u200dmatters, \u200cNewsom\u2062 aimed to reinforce California&#8217;s \u2063role as a global leader in combating climate change.<\/p>\n<p>Newsom kicked off his visit with a climate-themed discussion at the University of Hong Kong, assuring the audience that they can rely \u200bon California&#8217;s support.\u200c Addressing concerns about the United States&#8217; reliability as \u200ban ally, he stated, &#8220;I want you to know, regardless of what happens nationally, sub-nationally, you have a partner in\u2063 the state of\u2063 California.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-headed-to-israel-china-for-discussions-says-worlds-fate-at-stake-5513738?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Newsom Headed \u200dto Israel, China \u2064for \u2063Discussions,\u2062 Says \u2018World\u2019s\u200c Fate\u2019 at Stake<\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/19\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/california-governor-relying-on-veto-authority-to-manage-budget-concerns-5514655?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>California Governor Relying on Veto Authority to Manage Budget Concerns<\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/22\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Collaboration on climate change\u200c remains a potential area of cooperation\u2063 between China\u200c and the United States. Both countries have re-engaged \u2063in preparation for \u200bthe upcoming U.N. climate change conference. Newsom expressed his desire to build upon the longstanding partnership between\u200d China and \u2064the U.S. on climate change.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"aligncenter\"><figcaption>Visiting\u200d California \u200bGov. Gavin \u2064Newsom (C) is greeted by guests as he arrives\u200c to attend\u2064 the fireside chat at the Hong \u2064Kong \u200cUniversity in\u200c Hong Kong on Oct. 23, 2023. (Anthony\u200d Kwan\/AP Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Li Yongsheng, deputy commissioner of\u2063 the Chinese foreign ministry in\u200b Hong Kong,\u2064 expressed\u2062 optimism about the\u200d visit, stating that China-U.S. relations have shown positive signs of rebounding. However, Newsom&#8217;s trip has \u2063drawn concerns from\u200c advocacy \u2062groups and non-governmental organizations, who \u200bcriticized the\u200b governor for neglecting human rights issues.<\/p>\n<p>When asked if \u2063progress on climate matters with\u2064 China requires \u2064avoiding discussions on\u2063 human rights, Newsom denied the tradeoff, asserting that &#8220;We\u200b can do many things at once.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"aligncenter\"><figcaption>Visiting\u2063 California Gov. Gavin Newsom (C) poses for a group photograph with guests following the fireside chat at the Hong Kong University in Hong Kong on Oct. 23,\u200b 2023.\u200c (Anthony Kwan\/AP Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Following his visit to\u200c Hong Kong, Newsom will travel to Beijing, Shanghai, and the\u2063 provinces of \u200dGuangdong and Jiangsu. His itinerary\u2063 includes\u2063 visits to an \u2064all-electric bus fleet, an offshore wind facility, and Tesla&#8217;s Shanghai \u2062Gigafactory. He will also sign agreements with\u200d provincial leaders\u2064 to establish mutual\u2064 commitments on various climate goals.<\/p>\n<p>Newsom&#8217;s agenda extends beyond climate issues, encompassing discussions on\u2064 strengthening cultural ties, combating xenophobia, and promoting economic development and tourism. California governors, including\u200c Jerry Brown and Arnold \u200cSchwarzenegger, \u200bhave a history of collaborating\u200d with China on \u2062climate initiatives. Brown\u2063 has even\u2064 established\u200c the\u200d California-China Climate Institute at the University of California\u2013Berkeley since leaving office.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\"><em>By Kanis Leung<\/em><\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063How does \u2063California&#8217;s collaboration with China\u2063 in addressing\u2063 climate change benefit both parties economically?<\/h2>\n<p><span> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pixabay.com\/photo\/2020\/02\/07\/23\/12\/waterfall-4827151_960_720.jpg\" alt=\"Waterfall in California\" \/><figcaption>California&#8217;s commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-visits-china-and-says-california-will-always-be-a-partner-on-climate-change\/\" title=\"Newsom visits China, reaffirms California's commitment as climate change partner.\">combating climate\u200b change remains strong<\/a>.\u2063 (Image: Pixabay)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>California has\u2062 long \u2064been recognized\u2064 as a global leader in\u200d environmental initiatives. With \u2062its ambitious \u2063renewable energy goals \u2062and \u200bcommitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/landmark-climate-study-says-melting-arctic-wont-lead-to-more-severe-cold-weather\/\" title=\"Landmark Climate Study Says Melting Arctic Won\u2019t Lead to More Severe Cold Weather\">reducing greenhouse gas emissions<\/a>, the state \u2064has \u2064set an example \u200cfor \u2063others to follow. \u2062Newsom&#8217;s \u200btrip to China served as an \u200dopportunity to share California&#8217;s \u200bsuccesses and encourage international cooperation in tackling the urgent issue of\u2062 climate change.<\/p>\n<p>During his visit, Newsom \u2062met with\u2063 various Chinese officials and business\u200c leaders to discuss strategies for \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/amtrak-drops-7-3-billion-on-eco-friendly-trains\/\" title=\"Amtrak Drops .3 Billion On Eco-Friendly Trains\">reducing carbon emissions<\/a> and promoting \u200dsustainable \u2064development. One of the key focuses of these discussions was the exchange of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pence-blames-biden-for-uaw-strike-mandates-are-crushing-auto-workers\/\" title=\"Pence accuses Biden of harming auto workers with mandates.\">clean \u200cenergy technologies<\/a>. California and China have already established \u200bpartnerships in this area, with Chinese \u2062companies investing in the state&#8217;s clean energy sector and California sharing its expertise\u2062 in renewable energy innovation.<\/p>\n<p>In addition\u2063 to the economic benefits,\u2062 both California and China \u200brecognize the importance\u2063 of collaboration \u2062in addressing the \u2063climate crisis. By working together, these two powerhouses can accelerate the\u200d transition to a low-carbon economy and inspire other \u200cnations to\u200c take bold \u2064action. Newsom emphasized that California stands \u200cready to deepen its \u200ccollaboration with China and continue\u200b sharing best practices in areas such as renewable\u2062 energy, electric \u200dvehicles, and \u2062sustainable agriculture.<\/p>\n<p>The governor&#8217;s trip also provided an opportunity to address concerns about the \u2062future of U.S.-Chinese\u200c relations. With\u2063 the ongoing trade\u200b disputes and \u2062political tensions, there have been uncertainties surrounding the\u200b level of cooperation\u200d between the two countries. However, Newsom&#8217;s visit sought to reaffirm\u200d California&#8217;s commitment to maintaining a strong partnership with China, particularly in the \u2062fight \u2063against climate change.<\/p>\n<p>California is not alone in its determination to \u2064address climate issues head-on. Other U.S. states, such as New\u200d York and\u200b Washington, have also taken \u200dsignificant steps\u200b to combat\u2062 climate change and \u2062are willing to\u200c collaborate with international partners. The state-level efforts are crucial in maintaining progress \u2063on climate\u200d action, regardless of the outcome of national elections or changes in federal policies.<\/p>\n<p>The visit to\u200c China concludes Newsom&#8217;s international trip, which also included discussions in Israel. In \u2062both countries, the\u2064 governor emphasized the urgency and importance of tackling climate \u200dchange, highlighting \u200bthat\u2063 the \u2062fate of the world rests on the collective efforts of\u200d nations.<\/p>\n<p>As Newsom returns to California, he carries with him the assurance that the state&#8217;s commitment to climate issues \u200dremains unwavering. By fostering international\u200d partnerships and \u2062sharing knowledge and expertise, California is determined \u200dto lead the way in the global fight\u200c against climate\u2062 change. The governor&#8217;s trip to China serves as a reminder\u2063 that, \u200ddespite the challenges, collaboration and cooperation are \u2063essential in addressing the \u200cpressing environmental challenges \u2062faced by the\u2062 world\u2062 today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Governor Gavin Newsom began his week-long trip to China on Oct. 23, emphasizing his state&#8217;s commitment to climate issues regardless of the outcome of the upcoming U.S. presidential election. 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