On June 2007, China unveiled its first climate change action plan that proposed to combat global warming by generating more renewable and nuclear energy, and increasing energy efficiency. China is also thought to support clean transport, recycling in industry, "stress-resistant" crops and shore walls to withstand rising seas.

According to China's National Development and Reform Commission "The ramifications of limiting the development of developing countries would be even more serious than those from climate change," "China will not commit to any quantified emissions reduction targets, but that does not mean we will not assume responsibilities in responding to climate change."