China calls on wealthy nations to take a leading role in addressing climate change and help avert crises such as heat waves, floods, and rising sea levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On March 20, China's State Oceanic Administration pointed out that climate change-induced storm surges and sea-level rise caused direct economic losses of 16.3 billion yuan and 121 deaths (including missing persons) in China in 2013. Guangdong Province suffered the most severe direct economic losses from marine disasters, reaching 7.4 billion yuan. Storm surge disasters accounted for 94% of all direct economic losses. Climate change-related sea-level rise and increased sea temperatures have led to more frequent storms and typhoons, affecting coastal areas and exacerbating seawater intrusion and soil salinization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, in its report to the United Nations, China called on developed countries to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase aid to help poor countries cope with global warming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
China stated that developing countries have done more in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and curbing global warming. \"Their contributions to global emissions reduction efforts far exceed those of developed countries.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jennifer Morgan, a climate expert at the World Resources Institute (WRI), stated that a report submitted by China indicates that few countries are willing to compromise on reaching an agreement at the 2015 Paris climate summit. Meanwhile, the United States and other developed countries argue that emerging economies must also adopt clear emissions reduction targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
China has stated that wealthy nations should provide $40 billion in aid this year to help developing countries combat global warming, with the amount increasing by $10 billion annually thereafter, reaching $100 billion by 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n