The European Commission has resolutely stated that all airlines must comply with the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), which came into force on January 1. Late last week, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said the country “opposes the European Union’s unilateral legislation. China has expressed to the EU our deep concern and opposition many times on a bilateral level.” He added: “We hope the EU can take careful precautions with a cautious and practical attitude, and regarding those aspects involving China, appropriately discuss and handle this matter.” However EU spokesman for Climate Action Isaac Valero-Ladron said: “As

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