China's resistance to external pressure demonstrates its resolve to maintain control over its climate policy despite being urged by Western nations to undertake significant climate commitments.
Expert assessments indicate that drastic measures are essential to keep the Paris agreement's ambition of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, emphasizing the urgency for all countries, especially the major emitters.
The lack of joint commitments between the U.S. and China following Podesta's visit highlights a potential impasse in international climate diplomacy, undermining global efforts to address climate change.
As the U.N. Climate Change Conference approaches, the expectations for China to outline its emission reduction strategy remain unmet, raising concerns about global climate initiatives.
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