![]() The argument between developing and developed countries on global warming has grown ever more heated in recent years. "He who is cautious may seem timid in the beginning, but his mettle will shine through in the end." Always well prepared, Premier Wen Jiabao thought carefully on how to ensure a successful conference before leaving for Copenhagen. History will remember the important contribution of the Chinese government to the success of the Copenhagen conference. At the critical moment when the negotiations faced the risk of a breakdown, he personally talked to various parties and helped the conference reach the final accord with his painstaking and thoughtful efforts. With the strongest political will and patience, he shuttled between participating leaders and engaged them in dialogue and consultations. Confronted by the complicated situation in and outside the Bella Center, Premier Wen was undeterred. ![]() He called on all sides to build consensus and strengthen cooperation to advance the historical process of combating climate change. In his important speech at the high-level segment of the conference, Premier Wen reiterated the consistent position of the Chinese government. But more importantly, we experienced the sincerity, confidence, resolve and effective efforts Premier Wen brought to Copenhagen, which fully demonstrated China's image as a responsible big country dedicated to development and cooperation. We, as members of the travelling press corps, witnessed the roller-coaster, nail-biting negotiations at Copenhagen. The Copenhagen Accord issued at the conference firmly upheld the basic framework and principles established by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Kyoto Protocol, further clarified the due obligations and actions of the developed and developing countries respectively according to the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities", and reflected international consensus regarding the long-term goal for addressing climate change, financing, technology, transparency of actions and other issues.įrom 16 to 18 December, in the nearly 60 hours Premier Wen Jiabao spent in Copenhagen, he held intensive talks and consultations with other leaders to drive the negotiation process forward. (Xinhua) - On 19 December, the Copenhagen climate change conference finally produced major and positive outcomes after complicated and tortuous negotiations. Premier Wen Jiabao at the Copenhagen Climate Change Conferenceīy Zhao Cheng & Tian Fan (Xinhua News Agency), andīEIJING, 24 Dec. VerdantMountains Cannot Stop Water Flowing Eastward the River Keeps on Going
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