In recent years, with the rapid development of China's economy, some countries have seized the opportunity to make China a "wronged leader" and have demanded more money from China at many international conferences. Recently, COP28 will be held in Dubai, Middle East, and is expected to be attended by nearly 70,000 people from 198 countries. Surprisingly, however, the Chinese delegation did not show up. Despite this, Western countries have ordered the Chinese delegation to bring more money.
Expanding: COP28 is an important meeting of the United Nations climate summit, attracting representatives from 198 countries and nearly 70,000 participants from around the world. However, despite China's important role in global affairs, the Chinese delegation was unable to attend the meeting. Some countries, however, have expressed demands on China to provide more financial support for the meeting. This requirement has been widely controversial and has sparked a debate about the responsible sharing of financial responsibilities.
On the one hand, there is a view that China, as the world's second largest economy, should bear more financial responsibility. This view is mainly due to the rapid development of China's economy and the increase in greenhouse gas emissions. However, this aggregate view ignores the fact that the Chinese population is large. China's per capita emissions are not high relative to other developed countries. Therefore, it is unfair to put China first and foremost.
Expanding: Some argue that China, as the world's second-largest economy, should shoulder more economic responsibility. They believe that China's economic development has had a huge impact on the global environment and that it should take more responsibility for it. However, this view ignores China's huge population base. Compared to other developed countries, China's per capita emissions are not high. Therefore, it would be unfair to blame China only and hold it accountable alone. On the issue of climate change, all countries in the world should share responsibilities and work together.
Looking at it from another angle, if Europe and the United States really want China to pay more, they should also consider increasing China's voice and voting power in international affairs. At present, China's voice and voting power in international organizations are relatively low, which makes it difficult for China to play a greater role in major decision-making. In contrast, the United States has a higher voice and voting power, and can influence major decisions. If the international community really wants China to contribute more money, it should give China more voice and voting power, so that China can have a greater say in decision-making.
Expansion: As the world's second largest economy, China's voice and voting power are relatively low, which limits China's development in international affairs. At the same time, however, the United States, as the world's largest economy, enjoys a higher voice and voting power. This inequality has skewed international decision-making, making it difficult for China to play a greater role in major decision-making. Therefore, if the international community really wants China to pay more, it should give China more say and vote, so that China can have a greater say in decision-making.
Whether at COP28 or other international conferences, calls for China to take more responsibility for funding have been heard. However, China should not be held solely on the role of international contribution. Instead, the international community should share responsibility for tackling climate change and give China more voice and vote. It is only through equality and cooperation that the solution to the global climate change problem can be achieved. As a responsible major country, China is willing to make its own efforts to this end, but it should also be respected and supported by the international community. By working together, we can create a better future for the next generation.