China calls for investment to curb climate change

China calls for investment to curb climate change

China's President has told the heads of more than 150 nations at the COP21 in Paris that rich nations should provide a total of $100-billion a year to help developing countries tackle climate change.  

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Shee Jin-ping says developed countries should accept more responsibility for limiting global warming. 


China has faced criticism for its high emissions but speaking through a translator, Shee insists changes are being made.


"China has been actively engaged in the global campaign on climate change. China now tops the world in terms of energy conservation and utilisation of new and renewable energies," he said. 


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