Xi warns against mentality of zero-sum game in climate talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech for the opening day of the World Climate Change Conference 2015 (COP21) at Le Bourget, near Paris, France, November 30, 2015.[Photo/cop21.gouv.fr]

PARIS -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for the rejection of the narrow-minded mentality of zero-sum game in a key United Nations (UN) climate change conference.

The Paris conference is not the finishing line, but a new starting point, as an important part of global governance, Xi told delegates at the opening ceremony of Paris climate change conference held at Le Bourget, near Paris.

World leaders' presence at Paris shows that terrorism can not hold back mankind's efforts to address climate change and pursue a better future, Xi added.

He urged developed countries to honor commitment of $100 billion climate fund annually by 2020.

Xi also pointed out that addressing climate change should not deprive developing countries of rights to reduce poverty and imprive people's livelihood.

The followings are quotes in Chinese President ‪Xi Jinping‬'s speech at ‪Paris‬ climate change conference.

- China aims to cut its carbon emissions per unit of GDP by 60-65% from 2005 levels by 2030;

- China promises to increase non-fossil fuel sources in primary energy consumption to about 20% and peak its carbon emissions by the same date;

- China will set up a South-South cooperation fund worth 20 billion yuan (3.1 billion US dollars) to help other developing countries cope with the effects of climate change;

- Developed countries should share more and take more responsibilities on climate change.