China is urging wealthy nations to support a fund aimed at accelerating the dissemination of technology that reduces greenhouse gas emissions in developing countries. This initiative is part of China's efforts to shift the focus of responsibility onto the West during global warming discussions. At the Bali talks, where a new international agreement to combat climate change post-2012 is being discussed, some developed countries are insisting on setting emission targets for major polluters. China, now the largest emitter of carbon dioxide due to industrial, transportation, and agricultural activities, is advocating for increased financial support from rich nations to promote the adoption of clean technology in poorer countries. Despite resistance to setting specific emission targets, China is emphasizing the need for financial assistance from wealthy nations. Zou Ji from the People's University of China in Beijing, who is part of the country's delegation to Bali, emphasized the need for a significant fund for technology transfers and development. He expressed disappointment in the lack of progress in developing and disseminating clean coal-power and emissions-cutting technology, and called for developed countries to demonstrate their commitment to this issue in the new negotiations. Ji suggested that this fund could be overseen by a new body focused on promoting technology transfers, although he acknowledged that negotiations would take time to finalize the details. China's request for concrete commitments on technology, along with increased funding for adapting to the effects of global warming, reflects its desire to stand in solidarity with other developing nations and hold wealthy countries, particularly the United States, accountable for their contributions to climate change. Hu Tao of Beijing Normal University stated that the United States is the main barrier to addressing climate change. He emphasized that while China must play a role in finding a solution, developed countries need to take the lead in reducing their own emissions and assisting China in reducing theirs. China argues that it is unjust to require them to limit emissions when global warming is primarily a result of the long-standing pollution from wealthier nations. According to the United Nations, Americans produced an average of 20.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide per person in 2004, compared to just 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 energy technology due to concerns from foreign politicians and companies about intellectual property theft, lost profits, and sensitive technology. Zou, an adviser, suggested that a technology transfer organization could combine government support with private investment to alleviate concerns about profitability and protecting intellectual property. Despite setting ambitious goals for increasing energy efficiency and transitioning from coal to renewable energy sources, China fell short of its efficiency target in 2006. Zhang Haibin, an expert on climate change negotiations at Peking University, proposed that increased funding could support collaborative research projects and assist developing countries in developing their own energy-saving technologies. The goal is not just to purchase technology, but to develop it. Zhang expressed a desire to learn how to fish independently instead of relying on buying fish at expensive prices.