Chinas Energie- und Klimapolitik – Außenpolitische Klimaschutzrhetorik versus energiepolitische Realitäten Chinas Energie- und Klimapolitik – Außenpolitische Klimaschutzrhetorik versus energiepolitische Realitäten

The summit conferences in June brought the relationship between Western countries and China sharply into focus in international politics. At the same time, the importance of climate policy for the future of the world was clearly emphasized. In the relationship with China in particular, this is an area that represents a litmus test for possible cooperation. At the moment, however, the signs are pointing more toward confrontation.