Watch again: US Climate Envoy John Kerry gives update on climate crisis during Beijing visit

Watch live as John Kerry, the US special envoy for climate issues, holds a news conference during his visit to Beijing on Wednesday 19 July.

He is the latest top official to be sent to China from Washington - following visits by Antony Blinken and Janet Yellen - as the US seeks to restart stalled relations with Beijing.

Mr Kerry will meet his Chinese counterpart Xie Zhenhua and other officials on his four-day trip, during which he wants to engage with China on “increasing implementation and ambition” and ensure a successful Cop28.

The UN climate change conference is scheduled to take place from 30 November to 12 December in Dubai.

On Tuesday, Mr Kerry tweeted after meeting Premier Li Qiang.

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