Li was speaking at a joint news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin on Thursday.

He touched on reports that US President Donald Trump will soon make a decision on whether to pull his country out of the landmark climate deal.

Li expressed resolve that China will continue tackling global warming in cooperation with the international community, despite any decision by the US.

Li also suggested that China is ready to offer financial assistance to island nations vulnerable to climate change.

Merkel welcomed Li's comments, saying she is glad China will continue to pursue the Paris deal.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told reporters that Beijing will continue with its measures against climate change even if other countries change their position.

She added that Beijing will sincerely implement the Paris deal.

As the world's largest and second-largest emitters of greenhouse gasses, China and the US had played a leading role on the issue until Trump took office.