The Chinese government believes the climate change issue is very important and the government is committed to boosting green low-carbon development, Xie Zhenhua, China’s special representative on climate change, said on Oct 31.

Xie made the remarks when he briefed the media on an annual report of China’s policies and actions in addressing climate change.

The report was released by China’s National Development and Reform Commission on Oct 31, ahead of the 23rd session of the Parties to the UN Convention on Climate Change, which will be held from November 6 to 17 in Bonn, Germany.

Xie stressed that the Chinese government will remain committed to upholding the principles of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, will promote global governance on climate change and take an active part in the multilateral process.