China

Fresh commitments may breathe life back into Copenhagen deal as India prepares to announce cap and trade scheme

Nation ranks as the world's ninth-largest polluter, with China reigning as No 1

But Bangkok talks end with deadlock over financing and targets unresolved

Differences in strategy and intense competition leads Spanish firm to pull out of Chinese production venture

Norway becomes first rich nation to meet developing world demands for 40 per cent cut in emissions by 2020

China and US clash over US plan for new legal framework that would allow countries to set their own emissions targets

Desire to replace Kyoto protocol with targets not tied to a global cap is dangerous, according to developing nations

Hong Kong group looks to take advantage of Chinese government renewable targets

Bombardier joint venture to deliver trains boasting a top speed of 380km per hour from 2012

Senior execs in the carbon market predict China will announce plans for national emissions trading scheme at Copenhagen