German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider is on a three-day visit to China. In Beijing, he is meeting the Chinese environment minister and other government representatives to discuss environmental and climate policy. Schneider aims to learn about developments in emission trading, clean technologies, and economic decarbonisation.
German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider arrived in Beijing on Monday, March 30, 2026, to hold talks with Chinese counterparts on environmental and climate issues. The three-day visit includes meetings with the Chinese environment minister and other government officials.
Schneider seeks insights into recent advances in emission trading, clean technologies, and the decarbonisation of the economy. "China and Germany have many common interests in these areas. In the fight against climate change, we are partners first and foremost. We are also competitors when it comes to technology leadership in future industries. It’s crucial for this competition to be fair," Schneider said.
China is the world's largest CO2 emitter and plastics producer, and one of the countries with the greatest biodiversity. In 2025, clean technologies such as electric vehicles, solar power, and storage systems accounted for more than eleven percent of China's GDP, demonstrating the sector's role in driving growth.
