China, Iceland to Cooperate on Geothermal Green Energy
By Reuters | 14 Oct, 2025

The cooperation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create economic growth shows how Trump's Greenland gaffe combined with withdrawal from global warming efforts gives China an opening to expand its footprint in the Arctic.

Iceland’s President Halla Tomasdottir delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the Global Women’s Summit 2025 at China National Convention Center on October 13, 2025, in Beijing, China. Ken Ishii/Pool via REUTERS

China and Iceland will enhance intergovernmental and industry-level cooperation on geothermal and green energy, according to a joint statement released by Chinese state media on Tuesday.

Both sides will work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote energy transformation, and create green jobs and business opportunities, according to the statement issued by China's national broadcaster CCTV.

The document was released following a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iceland's President Halla Tomasdottir in Beijing. 

(Reporting by Xiuhao Chen and Ryan Woo; Editing by Tom Hogue)