Since the appearance of the concept "low-carbon economy", low-carbon economy has been the important means to deal with the climate change problems, and the important ways to adjust the industrial structure and seek new economic development. As the biggest developing country, China needs to set up its own development route in the area of low-carbon economy, considering the actual national conditions. In the course of the development of low-carbon economy, we need to construct the system foundation, foster domestic carbon market, make good use of market mechanism and strengthen international communication and cooperation.