China stands ready to work with all parties to firmly uphold multilateralism and contribute to the success of the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Wednesday.
"COP31 will soon be held in Antalya, Türkiye. Vice President Han Zheng will attend the Antalya Leaders' Summit as Special Representative of President Xi Jinping and work with leaders of other countries to provide political guidance for the meeting," Mao said at a regular press briefing in Beijing.
The spokeswoman also expressed China's readiness to fully implement the Paris Agreement as it enters its second decade.
"The Paris Agreement enters its second decade this year. The meeting will mainly discuss how to strengthen implementation, accelerate action and promote cooperation in the new decade. China stands ready to work with various parties to firmly uphold multilateralism, fully implement the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, strengthen practical climate action, and contribute to the success of the meeting," she said.
China ready to contribute to success of COP31: spokeswoman
Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker visited Tongji University in Shanghai on Wednesday, before attending the opening ceremony of the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in the city on Thursday.
Stocker is paying an official visit to China until Saturday at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
While delivering a speech at the Tongji University, he put scientific research and higher education cooperation in the spotlight.
"Austria and China will build the future together, bringing mutual benefits to both countries. This requires courage, confidence and long-term commitment," said the Austrian chancellor, noting that Austria will be a trustworthy partner to China in opening a new chapter for cooperation.
At a panel discussion, participants from both countries discussed the future of science and engineering.
Recent exchanges between the Tongji University and Austrian universities focused on joint research, student mobility and the growing role of artificial intelligence in engineering education.
"This year marks the 55th anniversary of [the establishment of] diplomatic ties between China and Austria, and 100 years [the 100th year] since Professor Hans List began teaching at the Tongji University. These two milestones invite us to look back at history. The longstanding friendship between Chinese and Austrian engineers is a vivid example of China's openness to the world," said Wan Gang, honorary president of the China Association for Science and Technology.
In 1926, Hans List began teaching at the Tongji University, helping train China's first generation of internal combustion engine specialists. A century later, his family donated historical archives and a statue of him to the university.
There has been close cooperation between the Tongji University and AVL List GmbH, which was founded by Hans List and is one of the world's leading mobility technology companies for engineering, simulation, and testing in the automotive industry.
A century ago, Austria brought some of its most advanced engineering technologies to China. Today, the two countries are building on that legacy, strengthening their friendship and partnership, and driving a new wave of innovation together.
Austrian chancellor visits Tongji University in Shanghai
