Review: China's voice in Copenhagen

Though no concrete goals were reached at the chaotic Copenhagen summit, China has impressed the world with its stance and commitment to combating climate change. CCTV reporter takes a look at the voices of China in the past two weeks from the Danish Capital.

On his last day in Copenhagen, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao told global leaders China's unconditional commitments.

Wen Jiabao, Chinese Premier said "The Chinese government has set targets for mitigating green house gas emissions. This is a voluntary action China has taken in the light of international circumstances. We have not attached any condition to the targets, nor linked it to the target of any other country. We will honor our word with real action. Whatever outcome this conference may produce, we'll be fully committed to fully achieving and even exceeding this target."

The target that Wen Jiabao spoke of is to cut carbon dioxide per unit of GDP, by 40 to 45-percent compared to the level in 2005.

Other representatives from the Chinese delegation also strongly voiced China's stance.

On December the 9th, a number of developed nations led by Denmark, proposed a draft. It weakened developed nations' obligations and set difficult tasks for developing nations. The Chinese delegation responded swiftly and firmly.

Yu Qingtai, China's Climate Change Ambassador said "Developed countries should be providing financial support to poorer nations and this is not charity work. This is because they created this problem, so they should fulfill their legal obligations."

China made it clear that as a developing nation, it would not accept any compulsory emission reduction obligation. Developed nations should carry the major responsibility for emission cuts.

He Yafei, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister said "This is an issue of historical responsibility for developed countries, it is not the developing countries. We are earnestly requesting them to do something. The greenhouse gas emissions from developed countries accounts for over 80 percent of the total amount,and they cannot just leave it. Another point is the developed countries cannot sacrifice the benefits of developing countries to propel the success of this climate conference."

Several international organizations including World Wildlife Fund, Oxfam International and Greenpeace International have spoken highly of China's reaction, saying it is making great contributions to global efforts.