Opinion | How China quietly became the worldโs climate policy leader
For better or worse, the future of climate action will be shaped as much by Beijingโs relentless pragmatism as by Western ideals
In contrast to the United States, which innovates and influences, and the European Union, which regulates, China has become the worldโs climate doer.
Beyond the headlines of decoupling, tariffs and geopolitical rivalry, an underappreciated global transformation is quietly under way: China, often framed asย the worldโs factoryย and climate laggard, has, almost by stealth, become the worldโs undisputed climate leader.
This may sit uncomfortably with Western policymakers, and perhaps even with some Chinese officials themselves, but the numbers and pace of change are striking and demand recognition.
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