Xi says China will establish an innovation base for PartNIR in Xiamen

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday attended the 12th BRICS summit via video link in Beijing at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

During the meeting, President Xi said that China is willing to work with all parties to accelerate the establishment of the Partnership on the New Industrial Revolution (PartNIR).

"We will establish a new base for the PartNIR in Xiamen City, Fujian Province and carry out cooperation in such areas as policy coordination, talent training and project development," Xi said.

Regarding global warming, the Chinese president said China is willing to assume international responsibilities commensurate with its own level of development and continue to work hard to tackle climate change.

"China will increase its national independent contribution, strive to reach the peak of carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060," Xi said.