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Asia hits back on climate change

By Kathrin Hille in Beijing and Amy Kazmin in New Delhi

Published: August 24 2009 16:38 | Last updated: August 24 2009 16:38

China and India have closed ranks on climate change, blaming developed countries for the lack of progress towards a deal.

“They have talked much, but not done much,” said Xie Zhenhua, China’s minister in charge of climate change, adding that the conflict between developed and developing nations was driven by commercial and political interest.

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