中国对气候谈判结果有信心

"The Chinese delegation's position is open, positive and constructive in taking part in these negotiations. We would like to unite all parties to further facilitate the negotiation process. There is one last week left before the negotiation result comes out. We won't make any prediction, but we think there is great hope, and we are confident about the outcome."

Xie Zhenhua, head of the Chinese delegation to the Durban climate conference, made these remarks at the launching ceremony of China Pavilion, a series of events and workshops to showcase China's efforts to fight climate change.

Statistics show, China's energy consumption per capita decreased 16.1 percent from 2005 to 2010, which means, at least 1.5 billion tons of carbon dioxide emission was saved.

United Nations climate chief Christiana Figueres, who is also attending the launching ceremony, praised China's exemplary role in cutting its domestic emissions.

"China is undoubtedly a key player in the international scene, this international scene, this stage. [China] is keen to find a fair and equitable way forward on climate change. China is of course one of the very centers of globalization. This means, that increasingly China is a trend-setter way beyond its borders, and it certainly creates trends that are felt all around the world."

Referring to the EU's proposal about China's obligations after 2020, Xie said there should be a comprehensive and scientific appraisal of the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol; only based on this can fair discussion be had regarding legally binding emission cuts for China.

The Kyoto Protocol is the only international climate treaty that binds industrialized countries to greenhouse gas emission targets. The first commitment period will end next year.

Xie promised that China will continue to maximize its efforts in fighting climate change despite challenges such as unbalanced economic development, fighting against poverty and improving people's livelihoods.

"As a responsible country, China attaches great importance to the issue of climate change, and has made it a state-level economic and social development strategy. We've made concrete efforts and contributions, and we'll continue to do our utmost in protecting the global climate based on China's status quo, shouldering responsibilities in line with China's stage of development."

Developing nations have insisted that the extension of the Kyoto Protocol is a cornerstone for the complete global climate action. However, Japan, Canada and Russia have said they will not renew emission-reduction pledges under the protocol, while the European Union wants to start negotiations for a new climate deal that binds all countries.

China showed flexibility during the first week of negotiations by saying it is open to talks about the EU's proposal, as well as offering the possibility of limiting carbon emissions after 2020.

For CRI, I'm Su Yi.