CHINESE Vice Premier Li Keqiang has called for developed nations to assist the developing world in its green economy endeavor through technology transfer, financial assistance and market liberalization.

Green economy offers a new model where people could both protect the climate and develop the economy, said Li at the International Cooperative Conference on Green Economy and Climate Change in Beijing on Saturday.

Li urged countries to focus on developing new energies and promoting the development of energy-saving and environmental protection industries.

He also urged people to save energy.

Li said international cooperation in the green economy and climate change is crucial to the recovery of the global economy and the sustainable development of the Chinese economy.