China Emerges as Global Leader in Climate Change Efforts Amid U.S. Retreat

As the US, under President-elect Donald Trump, threatens to withdraw from international climate agreements, China is emerging as a potential leader in climate action. At the recent COP climate conference, China demonstrated a more cooperative stance and revealed significant climate funding contributions, signaling a shift in its role. This change is driven by China's economic interests in renewable energy, where it leads globally in production and seeks new markets, aligning with its Belt and Road Initiative. This development could reshape global climate negotiations, emphasizing economic over political motivations.