What kind of asshole would say something like that in public?
Ma Kai, head of the National Development and Reform Commission, promised better control of emissions and to integrate climate policy change into China's industrial and energy sectors. But he was swift to emphasise that a developing country such as China would not sacrifice economic growth to satisfy international demands to help combat global warming.
Mr Ma said: China is a developing country. Although we do not have the obligation to cut emissions, it does not mean we do not want to shoulder our share of responsibilities. We must reconcile the need for development with the need for environmental protection.
The Times, 4 June 2007
