What does the US-China row mean for climate change?

Analysis: breakdown of cooperation between world's two biggest greenhouse gas emitters over Taiwan could spell disaster for global warming targets

China's decision to halt cooperation with the US over the climate crisis has provoked alarm, with seasoned climate diplomats urging a swift resumption of talks to help stave off worsening global heating.

On Friday, Beijing announced a series of measures aimed at retaliating against the US for the egregious provocation" of Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, visiting Taiwan. China, which considers Taiwan its territory and has launched large-scale military exercises near the island, said it will stop working with the US on climate change, along with other key issues.