This will follow shortly after the imminent release of all political prisoners, the ushering in of democracy and the returning of stolen body parts to Falun Gong adherents:

China will increase efforts to improve energy efficiency and curb the rise in CO2 emissions, President Hu Jintao has told a UN climate summit in New York.

Mr Hu gave no details about the measures, which should mean emissions grow less quickly than the economy.

The US, the world’s other major emitter, said China’s proposals were helpful but figures were needed.