China is urging wealthy nations to support a fund that will help accelerate the dissemination of technology aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in developing countries. China is emphasizing the responsibility of the West in addressing climate change and is advocating for increased financial support from rich countries to promote the adoption of clean technology. At global warming talks in Bali, China, as the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide, is facing pressure to set emission targets, but is also pushing for financial assistance for technology transfer. Zou Ji from the People's University of China in Beijing, who is part of his country's delegation to Bali, expressed the need for a substantial fund for technology transfers and development. He emphasized the lack of progress in spreading clean coal-power and emissions-cutting technology, and called for developed countries to show their commitment. Ji suggested that this fund could be managed by a new body focused on promoting technology transfers but acknowledged that negotiations would take time. China is also seeking clear commitments on technology and increased funds for adapting to climate change impacts, such as droughts and rising sea levels. These demands align with China's strategy to stand with other developing nations and shift attention to wealthy countries, particularly the United States, which has not ratified the Kyoto Protocol. "The main challenge is the United States," Hu Tao from Beijing Normal University, who previously worked in a state environmental think tank, stated. "While China needs to be part of the solution, it is crucial for developed countries to take action to reduce their own emissions and assist us in reducing ours." China argues that it is unjust to expect them to adhere to emissions limits since global warming is largely the result of the long-standing pollution generated by wealthier nations. According to the United Nations, Americans emitted an average of 20.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide per person in 2004, compared to 3.8 tonnes per person in China. A senior Chinese official involved in climate change policy, Gao Guangsheng, recently expressed to Reuters that China has faced obstacles in acquiring clean power-generation technology due to concerns from foreign politicians and companies about intellectual property theft, lost profits, and sensitive technology. Zou, an advisor, suggested the creation of a technology transfer body that would combine government support with private investment to alleviate concerns about financial returns and protection of intellectual property. China has ambitious goals to improve energy efficiency and transition from coal to renewable energy sources, but it fell short of its efficiency target in 2006. Zhang Haibin, a climate change expert at Peking University, proposed that increased funding could support collaborative research projects and assist developing countries in creating their own energy-saving technologies. The emphasis is on not just purchasing technology, but on developing it domestically. Zhang expressed a desire to learn how to fish independently rather than rely on purchasing fish at high prices.