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Wen Jiabao Meets with British Prime Minister Brown, German Chancellor Merkel and Japanese Prime Minister Hatoyama
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On December 17, 2009, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met respectively with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama in Copenhagen.
Wen said in recent years many developed countries have tabled quantified emission reduction targets while some developing countries have also set up voluntary goals in curbing emissions, which represents unprecedented new progress in international cooperation in tackling climate change. Wen said that the Copenhagen climate talks have reached the decisive moment and all parties should lock in consensus in a future-oriented manner and seek common grounds while shelving differences so as to bring confidence and hope to the world people. The key to fighting climate change is to follow the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities," Wen said. Countries should deliver their commitments in earnest and enhance mutual trust instead of harboring mistrust or even confronting with each other, he added. China is always true in word and resolute in deed, Wen said, adding that the Chinese side will overcome difficulties to realize the goal of curbing greenhouse gas emissions. Wen also said China's work in this regard is open and transparent and is subject to the supervision of domestic laws and public opinion, and China is willing to conduct international exchanges, dialogues and cooperation in information disclosure. Brown, Merkel and Hatoyama spoke highly of China's efforts in dealing with climate change and introduced their own countries' positions during the climate talks. They also expressed willingness to strengthen cooperation with China to strive for results at the summit. On the evening of the same day, Wen also attended a welcome banquet hosted by Danish Queen Margrethe II for world leaders at the summit.
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