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COP30: FEATURE – China steps into US climate void by offering technology rather than leadership

Published 20:16 on November 19, 2025 / Last updated at 09:30 on November 20, 2025 / , , and / Americas (US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia), EMEA (Europe), Insights (Features), International (UN Climate Talks), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Investment, Reporting & Disclosure, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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China is using the void left behind by the US to become essential to the world meeting its climate goals – by offering its bounty of clean energy technology, as opposed to more traditional diplomatic leadership at venues like COP30, experts say.
China is using the void left behind by the US to become essential to the world meeting its climate goals – by offering its bounty of clean energy technology, as opposed to more traditional diplomatic leadership at venues like COP30, experts say.


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