Understanding China's Climate Change Policy--From International and Domestic Perspectives

摘要

China's climate change policy expresses continuity and change over time. Continuity is observed in China's active involvement in policy formation, domestically and internationally. Changes are reflected in China'sinstitutional arrangements on climate change abatement and mitigation and increasing flexibility in international negotiations. The continuity and change can be attributed to international and domestic factors. Among China's foreign policy objectives are enhancing its international image, sovereignty concerns,and solidarity with developing countries. Domestic objectives include the need for continued economic development, increased attention to environmental protection, and social learning effects.