Binding climate deal expected in 2010 as Copenhagen conference approaches end
COPENHAGEN, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday called on negotiators at the climate talks in Copenhagen to complete a legally binding climate treaty "as early as possible in 2010."
"Our goal is to lay the foundation for a legally binding climate treaty as early as possible in 2010," Ban told the opening session of the high level segment of the UN climate change conference. Full story
China repeats stance against proposed carbon tariffs
BEIJING, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- China on Wednesday repeated its stance against proposed carbon tariffs, which would contain the development of global trade, according to Ministry of Commerce spokesman Yao Jian.
China firmly opposed the carbon tariffs proposed by some individuals and international organizations as they ignored the fact that developing and developed countries were in different stages of development and should shoulder different responsibilities and obligations, Yao said. Full story
Ban says China takes important measures to reduce emission
COPENHAGEN, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon said on Tuesday that China, a developing country, has taken important measures in reducing its emission of greenhouse gas.
"China has also taken quite important measures by cutting forty to forty-five percent of energy intensity by 2020," Ban said at a press conference on the sidelines of the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen.Full story
China undertaking low-carbon development: official
COPENHAGEN, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- China is reconciling its traditional development and consumption patterns with low-carbon development so as to achieve ultimate harmony between humans and nature, a senior Chinese official said Tuesday.
In his speech to be delivered at a United Nations (UN) climate change seminar, Xie Zhenhua promised that China would strive to achieve this harmony by closely integrating the Chinese stage of development with its unique national situation. Full story
China says rich countries responsible for slow Copenhagen talks progress
BEIJING, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- China said Tuesday that the rich countries should be responsible for the sluggish progress of the Copenhagen climate talks as they "move backward" on such issues like technological and financial support for the developing countries.
"The Copenhagen conference has now entered a crucial stage and made some progress, but some problems and differences still exist," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu at a regular news briefing. Full story
China has great expectations for climate talks, urges more efforts
COPENHAGEN, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- China has great expectations for the ongoing climate talks in Copenhagen, and has called on all parties concerned to exert more efforts to ensure the success of the conference.
Xie Zhenhua, head of the Chinese delegation to the UN-led climate conference, said Monday that progress has been made at the climate talks but negotiators were still engaged in heated debates over some key issues. Full story
Chinese negotiator: Climate talks entering "crucial stage"
COPENHAGEN, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- The UN climate talks have entered the "crucial stage" after two draft texts were proposed by the chairs of the two major working groups of the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen, China's chief negotiator in climate talks said Saturday.
Su Wei was speaking a day after the working groups on long term cooperative action under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and on the Kyoto Protocol put forward their draft decision papers. Full story
"Kyoto Protocol will be effective after 2012," senior Chinese diplomat says
UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- China said here Friday that it is a mistake to say that the Kyoto Protocol will expire in about two years, and it will be effective after 2012.
The statement came as Liu Zhenmin, the deputy Chinese permanent representative to the United Nations, was speaking to a group of UN-based Chinese and foreign reporters at the Chinese Mission. Full story
China hopes to see positive results from Copenhagen conference
UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- A senior Chinese diplomat said on Friday that the current Copenhagen Conference "is an important meeting on climate change," and "the Chinese government hopes to see positive results from the conference."
Liu Zhenmin, the Chinese deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, told a group of UN-based Chinese and foreign reporters at the Chinese Mission that "the ongoing Copenhagen Conference is an important meeting on climate change. The international community is full of expectations." Full story
China calls on rich nations to deliver on climate pledges
COPENHAGEN, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- China on Friday urged the rich nations negotiating in the UN-led climate talks in Copenhagen to help seal a deal by delivering on their promises to cut carbon emissions and provide financial support to help developing nations adapt to global warming.
The call comes as ministers arrive for the higher segment of the talks that are tasked with achieving goals to avoid irreversible change in climate that scientists warn could be disastrous to the Earth. China's Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei said he hoped for a "balanced outcome" of the UN climate change conference. Fulll story
Chinese Premier's attendance adds momentum to Copenhagen talks: FM
BEIJING, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's attendance at the Copenhagen conference will inject a new momentum into international climate change talks, Deputy Foreign Minister Wang Guangya said Thursday.
"Wen's trip to Copenhagen will inject a new momentum into the climate change talks and exert positive and important impacts for future international cooperation," Wang told a press conference on Thursday. Full story
