China and Great Power Responsibility for Climate Change

This insightful book examines how China's rise influences great power responsibilities, particularly in climate politics, and explores future implications for international relations.

This book delves into the complexities surrounding how China's emergence as a great power reshapes traditional views on great power responsibility, particularly in the realm of international climate politics. As the United States' leadership in climate initiatives wanes, China is stepping forward, positioning itself as a key player by implementing ambitious climate policies. This shift not only reflects a change in China’s self-identity but also influences global climate governance dynamics.

The author argues that great powers have distinct responsibilities, and China and Great Power Responsibility for Climate Change examines how this principle is evolving with China's ascent. By investigating the Chinese party-state’s interpretations of state responsibility, the book highlights how these ideas impact China's engagement in international climate politics. It provides a forward-looking analysis of how China might fulfill its climate responsibilities and the broader consequences of its actions on the global stage.

This work is particularly relevant for students and scholars across various disciplines, including international relations, China studies, and environmental politics. By developing a normative framework of great power responsibility, the author sheds light on the transformations that China's rise brings to the concept of great power responsibility and the implications for international climate cooperation.