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China to build industrial system of low-carbon emissions: Wen's report

2010-03-05 08:57 BJT

Special Report: 2010 NPC & CPPCC Sessions |

BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- China will build an "industrial system" and "consumption pattern" with low carbon emissions, according to a government work report to be delivered by Premier Wen Jiabao at the parliament's annual session Friday.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivers a government work report during the opening meeting of the Third Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2010. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivers a government work report during the opening
meeting of the Third Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) at the
Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2010.
(Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

China will work hard to develop low-carbon technologies as well as new and renewable energy resources to actively respond to climate change.

The report also outlines plans to increase China's forest carbon sinks and expand forests by at least 5.92 million hectares in 2010.

The text of the report was distributed to the media prior to the opening of the National People's Congress (NPC) annual session.

Editor: Zhang Pengfei | Source: Xinhua