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China calls on cooperation with US on climate change

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-06-08 21:55

BEIJING - Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang met with US special envoy for climate change Todd Stern on Monday, calling for more dialogues and substantial cooperation with the United States on climate change.

"China has noticed the change of the US government on climate change as well as the positive measures it has taken," Li told Stern during their meeting in the Great Hall of the People.

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To strengthen dialogue and cooperation between the two countries helps the growth of China-US ties and benefits the international cooperation to fight against climate change, the vice premier said.

Stern said his country is ready to enhance dialogue and cooperation in energy, environment and climate change areas and work closely for the success of the Copenhagen Conference at the end of this year.

A new protocol was expected to be born in Copenhagen by the end of this year to replace the Kyoto Protocol to prevent global warming and climate change.

Li said China approves the fulfillment of the Bali Roadmap as the key mission of the Copenhagen Conference, and also approves promoting the implementation of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol in a comprehensive, efficient and consistent way.

China would like to maintain the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities" among developed and developing countries, actively participate in negotiations and play a constructive role to promote positive results from the conference, Li added.

Stern expressed appreciation for China's achievements in recent years in fighting climate change.

Li told the guest the Chinese government promotes sustainable development amidst efforts to address climate change, with conserving energy and protecting the environment as its national strategy.