SCIO briefing on China's Policies and Actions on Climate Change

China Radio International：

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is formulating the outline on the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020) after the Fifth Plenary Session of the 18th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee approved proposals on it. What plans does the Chinese government have on green, low-carbon development?

Xie Zhenhua:

In the 18th CPC National Congress, the Party decided to promote innovation on five development concepts, including green, innovative development. The State Council also issued a document on improving the ecological system, saying that efforts should be made to achieve green, low-carbon, and circular development. Some of the tasks set in the 12th Five-Year (2011-2015) Plan have already been completed, and we will continue to promote green, low-carbon development in the next five years.

Now, we are researching and assessing specific requirements and measures to be included in the 13th Five-Year Plan. We are trying to implement the proposals made at the Fifth Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee, especially those on institutional and policy innovation. We will also enhance technological innovation to complete the various tasks in this field.

I'm sure green, low-carbon development will receive enough attention in the 13th Five-Year Plan, and we are working to ensure this. Thank you.

Hu Kaihong:

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