<p>Analysts said on Wednesday that the tone over measuring emissions had softened between the two major protagonists in the 193-nation talks. Over the past year they repeatedly exchanged accusations of reneging on commitments and undermining the talks.<br /><br />The much disputed issue involves how countries account for their actions to limit emissions of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases and to what extent they will allow other countries to review their books. The process is known as measuring, reporting and verifying in negotiating parlance. <br /><br />“Maybe the differences are not that huge,” said Su Wei, China’s chief negotiator. “In general, both countries would like to promote the process” and emerge from Cancun with a deal. Previously, China had said only some of its actions would be open to international scrutiny.</p>
<p>Analysts said on Wednesday that the tone over measuring emissions had softened between the two major protagonists in the 193-nation talks. Over the past year they repeatedly exchanged accusations of reneging on commitments and undermining the talks.<br /><br />The much disputed issue involves how countries account for their actions to limit emissions of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases and to what extent they will allow other countries to review their books. The process is known as measuring, reporting and verifying in negotiating parlance. <br /><br />“Maybe the differences are not that huge,” said Su Wei, China’s chief negotiator. “In general, both countries would like to promote the process” and emerge from Cancun with a deal. Previously, China had said only some of its actions would be open to international scrutiny.</p>