China pledges strong support for Azerbaijan's COP29 presidency

China places great importance on combating climate change and intends to support Azerbaijan's presidency at COP29, according to Xia Yinxian, Director of the Department of Climate Change at China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment.

Yinxian highlighted China's consistent efforts in reducing carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP and strengthening its carbon market mechanisms.

"China will steadily expand the national carbon emission trading market and strive to ensure its stable functioning," he stated.

The director emphasized China's plans to play a constructive and positive role in negotiations between parties at the upcoming COP29, set to take place from November 11-22 in Azerbaijan.

"China will work with all other parties to support Azerbaijan's presidency in achieving positive outcomes at COP29," he underscored.