The Copenhagen talks aim to seek a successor to the Kyoto Protocol
China says it will cut the intensity of carbon dioxide emissions per unit of gross domestic product in 2020 by 40- 45% from 2005 levels, says state media.
The "carbon intensity" measurement is unique to China and analysts say it will not necessarily cut emissions.
It came ahead of December's UN climate change summit in Copenhagen, which Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will attend.
The talks in Denmark's capital aim to seek a successor to the Kyoto Protocol on cutting greenhouse gases.
It comes a day after the US said it would offer to cut US emissions by 17% from 2005 levels by 2020.
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