China's Contradiction on Climate Change

China, as the biggest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, faces the challenge of transitioning away from coal, the most carbon-intensive fossil fuel. While it has pledged to stop financing coal projects internationally, China is approving new coal-fired power stations domestically at a faster rate than any other country. On the other hand, China is also leading the world in renewable energy development, with significant investments in wind and solar power. The country's rapid progress in green energy puts it on track to meet its green energy targets earlier than expected. The contradiction lies in China's simultaneous role as the biggest polluter and the biggest champion for renewable energy.