China demands developed nations cut emissions by 40%

China is demanding that developed nations, such as the US, Canada, Europe etc..., cut their greenhouse gas emissions by 40% from 1990 levels. But China, the world leader in greenhouse gas emissions, will not subject itself to the same stringent cuts. Bretbart

China confirmed Thursday that it will demand rich nations cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent from 1990 levels by 2020 in upcoming global climate change negotiations.

In a position paper published for negotiations to be held in Copenhagen in December, China -- one of the world's largest emitters of greenhouse gases that cause global warming -- did not commit to any legally binding reductions.

"Developed countries shall undertake to reduce their GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions in aggregate by at least 40 percent below their 1990 level by 2020," said the paper, posted on China's planning agency's website.