China seeks balanced, pragmatic deal in Paris

Nations must focus on reaching consensus, FM spokeswoman says

The most meaningful "high ambition" in the Paris Climate Change Conference is to ensure a comprehensive, balanced and pragmatic agreement can be reached as delegates prepare to stay one day after the official end of the gathering, Chinese officials said on Friday.

President Xi Jinping spoke on Friday by phone with US President Barack Obama to discuss a number of issues, including the ongoing climate negotiations.