Yu says China is determined not to waver in its response to climate change and to act without slackening

BEIJING, November 27 (Xinhua) Special Representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Climate change negotiations Yu 27th stressed that the Chinese government must believe, resolute.　　Despite many difficulties, particularly the impact of the international financial crisis, but the determination to adhere to the resolution of climate change, action is not lax. Yu 27th a briefing on the Chinese government's announcement of 26th on greenhouse gas emissions control targets and corresponding policy measures and actions.　　He stressed that this is the Chinese government's goal of self-determination, fully reflects the Chinese Government's high priority on climate change and actively respond to climate change political will. Yu pointed out that China is a large population of developing countries, the overall level of development is not high, per capita GDP just more than 3000 U.S. dollars, more than 40 million poor people, in the industrialization, urbanization accelerated development stage, facing the development of the economy, eliminate poverty, improve people's living standards, protect the environment, The dual challenge of climate protection. China needs to make strenuous efforts to achieve the above-mentioned goal. He said China will overcome all the difficulties within the framework of sustainable development and try my best to control greenhouse gas emissions.　　We hope that the parties have reasonable expectations and objective and impartial evaluation of China. Yu introduced China's positive actions and remarkable results in tackling climate change, emphasizing that China is no less favourably than any country, including developed countries, in terms of the intensity of action and the effect of reducing emissions. He said the five-year GDP energy consumption was reduced by 20%. By the first half of this year, 13% has been achieved, and after next year's continued efforts, it is expected to achieve the 20% target, equivalent to a reduction of 1.5 billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions.　　Increase the proportion of renewable energy in a single source, up to 10%. He said that at present, China's hydropower, solar energy utilization are ranked first in the world, wind power in the fourth, and rapid growth. Afforestation, increased carbon sinks: in 1980-2005, by afforestation, strengthening forest management, reducing deforestation and achieving a reduction in emissions of about 5 billion tonnes. Rural methane reaches 26 million households, replacing 1600 tonnes of coal a year, reducing emissions by 44 million tonnes.　　He said China has the confidence to achieve its own goals and make its due contribution to the international community in tackling climate change. Yu reiterated China's basic position on international cooperation for climate change: first, we should adhere to the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, adhere to the differences between the developed countries ' emission reduction obligations and those of developing countries in form and in essence, and the other is to safeguard the development rights and interests of developing countries and to combat climate change The third is that the developed countries should, according to historical responsibility and high per capita emissions at this stage, take the lead in reducing emissions and capital technology commitments into practical action. Yu said China is ready to work with all parties to promote the Copenhagen Conference to achieve positive results.