China is expected to join a climate change summit of global leaders on Thursday. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
China is expected to join a climate change summit of global leaders on Thursday. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Tracing China’s climate change journey from denial to decarbonisation

  • Earth Day’s virtual summit of world leaders could be an opportunity to establish Beijing’s green credentials
  • After decades of rejecting climate change, China is said to be eager to boost its image as a responsible global power

China is expected to join a climate change summit of global leaders on Thursday. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
China is expected to join a climate change summit of global leaders on Thursday. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
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