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Some analysts say the key to breaking the current climate deadlock lies in a stronger EU-China alliance (Photo: ec.europa.eu)

EU downplays chance of climate alliance with China

The EU has downplayed the chances of a new climate alliance with China, despite analyst predictions such a move could spur a reluctant US into taking stronger action.

As UN multilateral talks get under way in Cancun, Mexico, the European Commission's top environment official Connie Hedegaard said the 27-member bloc would co-operate closely with China, but added that a specific bilateral initiative could prove illusive.

"We will work very closely with the Chinese, as with a lot ...

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Some analysts say the key to breaking the current climate deadlock lies in a stronger EU-China alliance (Photo: ec.europa.eu)

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