(dpa/NAN)

China and the United States (US) have decided to establish a joint working group on climate change, according to a statement by the Chinese delegation which took part in high-level talks in Anchorage, Alaska.

The delegation said that both countries were committed to enhancing communication and cooperation on the issue, state news agency Xinhua reported.

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Both sides “expressed their willingness to enhance cooperation or coordination in some specific areas,” a Xinhua commentary hailing the meeting’s outcome said.