China and the US have expanded their EcoPartnership program with the signing of new agreements to reduce greenhouse gases emissions and improve energy efficiency as well as create jobs.
Speaking at a ceremony during the fifth round of the China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Washington, Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi said the new agreements will add six new EcoPartnerships to the original group of 18. He says he hopes the group will cooperate to maximize their outcomes.