China calls on G20 to discuss climate change

Beijing expects upcoming summit of major economies to send 'strong political signal'

China called on countries to use the upcoming 2018 G20 Buenos Aires Summit to tackle climate change issues and reaffirm the commitment to the landmark Paris climate accord, according to Xie Zhenhua, China's special representative on climate change affairs.

"The vast majority of G20 members attach great importance to combating climate change, so I believe the meeting will include such topics," Xie said on Monday at a State Council Information Office news conference on an annual report of China's policies and actions in addressing climate change.