Nation's energy-saving efforts lauded

By Huang Xiangyang | China Daily | Updated: 2009-09-22 08:22

A boy gazes at climate change posters in Washington Square Park in New York on Sunday before a Global Climate Week event. The UNEP designated Brazilian Gisele Bundchen, one of the world's most recognized top models, to be its goodwill ambassador to promote awareness of global warming. Huang Xiangyang

NEW YORK: A high-ranking UN official praised China for its efforts in energy conservation and called President Hu Jintao's highly anticipated attendance at the UN climate change summit a "strong signal" to the world.