Chinese domestic airlines are banned to pay taxes the EU charges for carbon emission that took effect on Jan.1, 2012.

Chinese domestic airlines are banned to pay taxes the EU charges for carbon emission that took effect on Jan.1, 2012, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) mandated in a statement Monday.

EU's one-sided decision to charge international flights to and from EU countries has breached the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the international civil aviation rules and regulations, the statement said.

China has opposed to the decision and expressed its concerns over the decision through bilateral and multilateral channels, an official of the CAAC said.

The official noted that China had hoped the EU could address China's concerns, strengthen communications and cooperation, and find a solution accepted by all parties to the interests of China and the EU.

He also said that China will take necessary actions in response to developments of issue in order to protect the rights of Chinese citizens and businesses.

China's business press carried the story above on Monday.

Contact the writer of this story at: hes@china.org.cn.