Climate deal hailed as the right choice

There's still room to improve, but historic step has been taken, says China's special representative

The landmark legally binding agreement on climate change reached in Paris at the weekend is the right choice made by all parties at a historic juncture, according to China's special representative on the issue.

The deal is "equitable and reasonable, comprehensive and balanced, ambitious, durable and effective", Xie Zhenhua said, adding that it reflects principles of common but different responsibilities, and equity.