China has said there has been progress towards reaching a climate deal at a key United Nations summit in Dubai, despite resistance from the Opec oil cartel to phase-out fossil fuels. Opec’s action sparked outrage among green-minded countries and activists. China, the world’s largest oil importer, downplayed the issue, stating they were working to find an acceptable solution. China’s climate negotiator Xie Zhenhua expressed confidence in resolving the issue soon. However, the final text at COP28 was not certain, and different groups continued talking and negotiating, creating an uncertain and urgent situation. There were protests by activists and criticism from various ministers and countries. The final decision on fossil fuels at COP28 could be pivotal, but there were still tense negotiations and disagreements among member countries.