China finds bigger role as US sidesteps Brazil climate summit - analysis
China moves to fill the diplomatic void at COP30 as the US skips the summit, leveraging its backstage role to shape global climate talks.
Attendees walk in front of the China Pavilion during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, November 14, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/ADRIANO MACHADO)ByREUTERS