China Pavilion opens at COP29 in Baku

The China Pavilion at the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP29, opened on Monday in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The pavilion will host 10 themed days, featuring various sideline activities during the event, which is scheduled to run from November 11 to 22.

Speaking at a meeting that marked the pavilion's opening, Zhao Yingmin, head of the Chinese delegation to COP29 and vice minister of China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment, said China has become an essential participant, contributor and leader in building global ecological civilization in recent years.

China is willing to work with the international community to strengthen political mutual trust, practice multilateralism, enhance global cooperation and build a prosperous, clean and beautiful world, he added.

Liu Zhenmin, China's special envoy for climate change, said China has always prioritized addressing climate change and views it as a crucial national strategy. Low-carbon development is a vital part of building a beautiful China, he said.

China's dedication to promoting green and low-carbon development has shown remarkable results and earned widespread international recognition, he added.

Liu expressed optimism that COP29 would enhance confidence within the global community, stressing the importance of upholding the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and diligently enforcing legal agreements.

He urged developed countries to fulfill their commitments by providing financial support to help developing countries enhance their capacity to respond to climate challenges.

China stands ready to work with the international community to uphold multilateralism, ensure fairness and justice in climate governance, respect market rules and trade freedom, and contribute to the success of COP29 to provide greater stability and certainty in global climate governance, Liu noted.

(Cover: The China Pavilion at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 11, 2024. /CFP)