Plans to fight climate change expected

Beijing will confirm its renewed commitment to controlling greenhouse gas emissions in Brussels on Monday, a senior Chinese diplomat said.

It is expected that China will also unveil its long-awaited national contribution to combating climate change ahead of the crucial United Nations climate talks to be held in Paris at the end of this year.

"China and the EU have a critical role to play in combating global climate change, one of the greatest threats facing humanity," said Yang Yanyi, Chinese ambassador to the EU, during an interview before the 17th China-EU Summit on Monday.