China is urging wealthy nations to support a fund aimed at accelerating the dissemination of technology for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in developing countries. They are emphasizing this point at global warming talks in Bali, where discussions are taking place to create a new international agreement to combat climate change after the Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012. Some wealthier countries are pushing for all major emitters to have specific greenhouse gas reduction targets. China, now one of the largest contributors to carbon dioxide emissions, argues that the primary responsibility lies with the West. While China resists calls for emission targets, they are advocating for increased funding from wealthy nations to promote the adoption of clean technology in poorer countries. Zou Ji from the People's University of China in Beijing, a member of the Chinese delegation to Bali, emphasized the importance of establishing a significant fund for technology transfers and development. He expressed frustration with the lack of progress in developing and implementing clean coal-power and emissions-cutting technology, calling for developed countries to demonstrate a serious commitment. Ji suggested that a new body could be created to oversee technology transfers, although he acknowledged that negotiations would be needed to determine the details. China's insistence on clear commitments for technology and increased funding for adaptation to climate change impacts reflects their desire to align with other developing countries and hold developed nations, particularly the United States, accountable for their emissions. Hu Tao of Beijing Normal University stated that the main obstacle in addressing climate change is the United States. He emphasized that while China must be involved in finding a solution, developed countries need to take the lead in reducing their own emissions and assisting developing countries like China in doing the same. China argues that it is unjust to expect them to adhere to emissions limits when wealthy nations have historically been the main contributors to global warming. According to the United Nations, in 2004, Americans produced an average of 20.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide per person, compared to just 3.8 tonnes per person in China. A high-ranking Chinese official involved in climate change policy, Gao Guangsheng, recently expressed to Reuters that China has faced challenges in obtaining clean power generation technology due to concerns from foreign politicians and companies regarding intellectual property theft, lost profits, and sensitive technology. Advisor Zou suggested the establishment of a technology transfer organization that could combine government support with private investment to address these concerns. Despite setting ambitious domestic goals for increasing energy efficiency and transitioning from coal to renewable energy sources, China fell short of its efficiency target in 2006. Expert Zhang Haibin from Peking University suggested that increased funding could support collaborative research projects and assist developing countries in creating their own energy-saving technologies. The focus is not just on acquiring ready-made solutions, but on building the capacity to develop them independently. Zhang expressed a desire to learn how to fish independently, stating that if someone insists on selling fish at inflated prices, they will not be willing to teach them.