The China-Global South Podcast China @ COP28: Victim or Villain?
Dec 12, 2023
China's complex stance in climate politics at COP28 discussed by Anika Patel, a China analyst. China's evolving position in climate negotiations, push for weakened language, and self-defense against being labeled as the villain explored. The challenge of selling China's climate contributions, dilemma of joining loss and damage, and desire to position itself as a global leader discussed. China's role in the energy transition and challenges of renewable technologies explored. The failures of Western models, emergence of China as an alternative player, and concerns surrounding its industrialization model discussed. Importance of carbon pricing, controversy surrounding carbon border adjustment mechanism system, and the upcoming research hub launch highlighted.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
China's Role at COP28 Conference
05:34 • 13min
Ranking China's Contributions and Global Leadership
18:27 • 16min
China's Role in the Energy Transition and the Challenges of Renewable Technologies
34:15 • 6min
Challenges of Western Models and China's Role
40:16 • 6min
Carbon Pricing, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, and Announcements
46:16 • 4min