Sun | May 3, 2026

US, China work together on climate change

Published:Tuesday | November 17, 2009 | 1:09 PM

US President, Barack Obama and his Chinese counterpart, Hu Jintao have agreed to work together to tackle some of the world\'s most pressing problems including climate change.



There will be a meeting in Copenhagen next month to discuss how to tackle global warming.



Mr. Obama said both sides have already agreed on the need for a comprehensive global deal in Copenhagen.



Mr. Obama and the Chinese leader also agreed to push for North Korea to re-enter stalled talks on its nuclear programme.



President Hu said China and the US would soon hold talks about human rights and religious freedom.