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China's Climate Change Positions: At a Turning Point?

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  • Kristian Tangen
  • Gørild Heggelund
  • Jørund Buen

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The purpose of this article is to discuss major concerns and perceptions underlying Chinese positions in the international climate negotiations. China has asserted that concrete action on the part of developed countries is a precondition for any developing country action. It has been sceptical of the Kyoto Mechanisms and has consistently refused to discuss quantified emission limits for developing countries. China's position regarding the Clean Development Mechanism has, however, developed from scepticism towards a more pragmatic focus on maximising benefits. The dynamics of China's positioning can partly be explained by perceptions of costs, but also ‘high politics’, and tactical considerations. However, in light of the external and internal forces for change, it is worth asking how long it will be in China's interest to stick to its present position.

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  • Kristian Tangen & Gørild Heggelund & Jørund Buen, 2001. "China's Climate Change Positions: At a Turning Point?," Energy & Environment, , vol. 12(2-3), pages 237-252, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:engenv:v:12:y:2001:i:2-3:p:237-252
    DOI: 10.1260/0958305011500634
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    1. Zhang, ZhongXiang, 1998. "Is China taking actions to limit its greenhouse gas emissions? past evidence and future prospects," MPRA Paper 13054, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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