China's climate change negotiator Yu Qingtai, says he hasn't given up hope of reaching a strong climate agreement at Copenhagen. He rejected the rumor which emerged on Thursday, that China saw no possibility of achieving a deal to tackle global warming.

China's Ambassador and Special Representative on Climate Change Yu Qingtai  speaks during a media conference at the UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen,  Tuesday December 15, 2009.

Some said China had suggested issuing a short political declaration instead. The Chinese delegation has denied the claim, and says it won't be blamed for a failure at Copenhagen.

(CCTV December 18, 2009)