But he said the Copenhagen conference made a very important step towards reaching a legally binding framework on climate change.

According to the prime minister, China's contribution was also seen as an effort to move toward a green growth path by defining domestic emission target.

"As China is still a country of the emerging market, it's of crucial importance for China to set up the green target," he said.

Rasmussen, on a working visit to China, said the BFA conference's theme of "green recovery" will surely usher new business opportunities between China and Denmark.

"In developing the clean technology, Denmark is the first mover and China is the fastest mover," he said. "Their cooperation will bring mutual benefits to each other in the future."

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the China-Denmark diplomatic ties. Rasmussen said Denmark has an "excellent" relationship with China during the past decades, with about 400 Danish companies now setting up branches in China.

As a gesture of friendship and trust, Denmark is sending its internationally-renowned Little Mermaid statue to Shanghai.

Rasmussen said the statue will be the center of attraction at the Pavilion of Denmark during the upcoming Shanghai World Expo.

"It's our national treasure, and also a symbol for the 60-year China-Denmark relationship," he said.