３７．双方积极评价中美清洁能源研究中心、可再生能源伙伴关系、《中美能源安全合作联合声明》和中美能源合作项目启动以来两国在清洁能源和能源安全领域合作取得的进展。双方重申继续就能源政策进行交流，在石油、天然气（包括页岩气）、民用核能、风能和太阳能、智能电网、先进生物燃料、清洁煤、能效、电动汽车及清洁能源技术标准等领域进行合作。

37. Both sides applauded the progress made in clean energy and energy security since the launch of the China-U.S. Clean Energy Research Center, Renewable Energy Partnership, China-U.S. Joint Statement on Energy Security Cooperation, and Energy Cooperation Program (ECP). Both sides reaffirmed their ongoing exchanges on energy policy and cooperation on oil, natural gas (including shale gas), civilian nuclear energy, wind and solar energy, smart grid, advanced bio-fuels, clean coal, energy efficiency, electric vehicles and clean energy technology standards.

　　３８．双方积极评价《中美能源和环境十年合作框架》自二００八年启动以来取得的进展。双方同意在该框架下进一步加强务实合作，落实水、大气、交通、电力、保护区和湿地、能效等优先领域的行动计划，开展政策对话，实施绿色合作伙伴计划。双方高兴地宣布两个新的绿色合作伙伴计划。双方欢迎两国地方政府、企业、研究机构参与十年合作框架，共同探索中美能源环境合作的创新模式。双方对根据十年合作框架将于二０一一年开展的合作项目和活动表示欢迎。

38. The two sides commended the progress made since the launch of the China-U.S. Ten Year Framework on Energy and Environment Cooperation (TYF) in 2008. They agreed to further strengthen practical cooperation under the TYF, carry out action plans in the priority areas of water, air, transportation, electricity, protected areas, wetlands, and energy efficiency, engage in policy dialogues, and implement the EcoPartnerships program. China and the United States were also pleased to announce two new EcoPartnerships. The two sides welcomed local governments, enterprises, and research institutes of the two countries to participate in the TYF, and jointly explore innovative models for China-U.S. energy and environment cooperation. The two sides welcomed the cooperation projects and activities which will be carried out in 2011 under the TYF.

　　３９．双方对坎昆协议表示欢迎，认为应对气候变化的努力也应促进经济社会发展。双方同意与其他国家一道，积极推动《联合国气候变化框架公约》的全面、有效、持续落实，包括落实坎昆协议，并支持今年的南非会议达成积极成果。

　　扩展人文交流

39. The two sides welcomed the Cancun Agreements and believed that it is important that efforts to address climate change also advance economic and social development. Working together and with other countries, the two sides agreed to actively promote the comprehensive, effective, and sustained implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, including the implementation of the Cancun agreements and support efforts to achieve positive outcomes at this year's conference in South Africa.

Expanding People-to-People Exchanges

　　４０．中美两国一贯支持开展更加广泛深入的人文交流，这也是双方建设相互尊重、互利共赢中美合作伙伴关系努力的一部分。双方同意采取切实步骤加强人文交流。双方满意地注意到，二０一０年上海世博会取得成功，中方对美国馆的成功展示向美方表示祝贺。双方宣布建立中美省州长论坛，决定进一步支持两国地方各级在一系列领域开展交流合作，包括增强友好省州和友好城市关系。中美还同意采取切实措施，特别是通过“十万人留学中国计划”，加强两国青年之间的对话与交流。美方热忱欢迎更多中国学生赴美留学，并将继续为他们提供签证便利。双方同意讨论扩大文化交流的途径，包括探讨举办中美文化年及其他活动。双方强调将进一步推动相互旅游并为此提供便利。双方认为，所有上述活动都有助于深化了解、互信与合作。

40. China and the United States have long supported deeper and broader people-to-people ties as part of a larger effort to build a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and mutual benefit. Both sides agreed to take concrete steps to enhance these people-to-people exchanges. Both sides noted with satisfaction the successful Expo 2010 in Shanghai, and the Chinese side complimented the United States on its USA Pavilion. The two sides announced the launch of a China-U.S. Governors Forum and decided to further support exchanges and cooperation at local levels in a variety of fields, including support for the expansion of the sister province and city relationships. China and the United States also agreed to take concrete steps to strengthen dialogue and exchanges between their young people, particularly through the 100,000 Strong Initiative. The United States warmly welcomes more Chinese students in American educational institutions, and will continue to facilitate visa issuance for them. The two sides agreed to discuss ways of expanding cultural interaction, including exploring a China-U.S. cultural year event and other activities. The two sides underscored their commitment to further promoting and facilitating increased tourism. China and the United States agreed that all these activities help deepen understanding, trust, and cooperation.