The Chinese government has barred the country 's airlines from compliance with a European Union charge . When German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited Beijing last week , Premier Wen said China might contribute more to rescue funds that are aimed at resolving the European debt crisis . Chinese airlines had previously said they would not pay the EU carbon tax .
The Chinese government has barred the country 's airlines from compliance with a European Union charge . Chinese airlines had previously said they would not pay the EU carbon tax .