As in the US, climate justice is advancing in China, with a suspicion that jobs related to renewable energy and environmental transformation are less-well paid and have less social value than traditional industries. John Kampfer suggests in his paper for Chatham House that this proxy battle takes place within a wider cold war and the competitive instincts of the U.S. and China propel both to try to outshine the other in new technologies and surprise announcements. Ultimately though, more would be achieved if suspicion could be reduced and collaboration increased as the world struggles to make meaningful climate progress.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2021/10/climate-politics-why-old-diplomacy-no-longer-works

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