With the United States withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, China sees an opportunity to take a leading role in global climate action.
China is determined to continue growing its influence on the world stage. And the United States, under incoming president Donald Trump , presents it with the opportunity to do just that – in climate action. Trump had already left a void to fill in his first term. In 2017, he withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement, stating that he served the people\u2019 of Pittsburgh, not Paris\u2019.
In response, China affirmed its commitment to the landmark climate agreement and called for continued global cooperation. China has also embraced a notably progressive rhetorical stance. In 2017, China started to describe itself as a\u2019participant, contributor and leader\u2019 in international environmental governance – the first time it described itself as a leader. While the US may regress in its international climate action over the next four years, China cannot rest on its laurels if it truly aspires to become a global leader.China has far outpaced its competitors in producing low-carbon technologies, which positions it as a key player in helping developing countries speed up their clean energy transitions. China controls a majority share of the global market for green technologie
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