According to the basic principles such as "common but differentiated responsibilities" stipulated in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention"), China, as a developing country, has no obligation of compulsory emission reduction. Even so, in recent years, China has taken voluntary emission reduction measures, intensified its implementation and made painstaking efforts. In addition, China initiated climate cooperation with many countries, supported other developing countries to cope with climate change, and injected new impetus into climate negotiations.

As the cornerstone of climate negotiations, the Convention clearly points out that, unlike developed countries, which have the obligation to take the lead in reducing emissions, for developing countries, "economic and social development and poverty eradication are the primary and overriding priorities", so developing countries can independently take mitigation and adaptation actions within the framework of sustainable development according to their respective national conditions.

Due to the need to change the development mode and adjust the economic structure, and the responsibility of a large developing country, China has made frequent "big moves" in strengthening its own climate control in recent years, and also made "big moves" in supporting other developing countries.

In June this year, China officially submitted to the United Nations the "National Independent Decision-making Contribution" to climate change after 2020: carbon dioxide emissions will peak around 2030 and strive to achieve it as soon as possible; Carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP decreased by 60% to 65% compared with 2005; Non-fossil energy will account for about 20% of primary energy consumption; The forest stock increased by about 4.5 billion cubic meters compared with 2005.

China also plans to launch the national carbon emissions trading system in 20 17, and incorporate actions to address climate change into the 13th Five-Year Development Plan.

What color is this "green answer sheet"? Experts estimate that the above-mentioned carbon emission reduction target of 60% to 65% means that the average annual decline rate of carbon emission intensity must be maintained at 3.6% to 4. 1% from 2005 to 2030. However, since 1990, the carbon emission intensity of the United States and the European Union has decreased by about 2.3% annually, while that of Britain and Germany, which are outstanding in low-carbon transition, is only 3% and 2.5%.

Reports released by WWF and other 18 NGOs also pointed out that China's climate change action target has exceeded its "fair share". In contrast, the goals promised by developed countries are not commensurate with their historical responsibilities and capabilities. For example, the action targets of the United States and the European Union are equivalent to one-fifth of their "fair share", while the action targets of Japan are only equivalent to one-tenth of their share.

China's efforts and determination made figueres, the Executive Secretary of the Convention Secretariat, praise China for its "very, very serious" response to climate change and its "impressive" action, which is of exemplary significance.

In addition to strengthening its own climate control, China has not forgotten other developing countries that are greatly affected by climate change and have weak coping capacity. In September this year, China announced that it would invest 20 billion yuan to establish the South-South Cooperation Fund on Climate Change in China to help other developing countries cope with climate change. Many countries and international organizations deeply appreciate this and believe that China's initiative has contributed to the world's response to climate change, showing the demeanor of a big country.

Some commentators also pointed out that compared with China, some countries that have the obligation to provide financial support for developing countries to cope with climate change only repackage the funds originally used for development assistance in the name of climate change assistance, or write "empty checks".

In addition, China has actively participated in international dialogues and made positive contributions to promoting global climate negotiations and reaching new climate agreements.

From last year's Sino-US Joint Statement on Climate Change to this year's Sino-US Joint Statement on Climate Change, the pragmatic cooperation between China and the United States in the field of climate change has given the world a surprise gift. As the largest developing country and the largest developed country in the world, it is of great significance for China and the United States to strengthen dialogue and cooperation on climate change.

David Abel, chairman of the international organization "Green Exchange Summit", bluntly said: "China's actions and Sino-US cooperation are the best things to deal with climate change in the past two years."

Fabius, French Foreign Minister and President of the Paris Climate Change Conference, also said that about two months before the Paris Climate Change Conference, the publication of the Sino-US Joint Statement on Climate Change conveyed a strong signal that China and the United States were actively responding to climate change, which helped to mobilize the enthusiasm of all parties in climate negotiations.

China has also issued a joint statement on climate change with Indian, Brazilian, European Union, French and other countries and regional organizations, adding new impetus to global action on climate change through a series of solemn commitments. (End)