Abstract: The road from Bali to Copenhagen will be tough but promising for a global deal to address climate change. Global target and share of country responsibility, climate change mitigation and adaptation, technology and financial support will be the key elements for the post-2012 international climate regime. Based on the synthetic analysis and progress review of the key elements, the authors analyze China's post-2012 strategy under such a changing regime, and under the changing circumstances of domestic and international politics, economy, environment and society.

Key words: climate change, post-2012 international climate regime, low carbon economy, China's strategy