China says the global transition toward cleaner energy will continue even if individual governments reduce their climate commitments or withdraw from international agreements. Chinese officials described the low-carbon transition as irreversible and called for stronger cooperation on renewable energy, electric vehicles and emissions reduction. China and the European Union have continued climate discussions despite wider trade tensions, while the United States has moved away from parts of the international climate framework. The debate highlights a growing division between countries that see green investment as an economic opportunity and governments concerned about costs, industrial competition and energy security.
