China is urging wealthy countries to support a fund aimed at accelerating the dissemination of technology that reduces greenhouse gas emissions in developing nations. China is emphasizing the need for delegates at global warming talks to recognize that the responsibility for addressing climate change lies primarily with Western nations. At the Bali talks, where an international agreement to combat climate change post-Kyoto Protocol is being discussed, some affluent countries have insisted that all major emitters must commit to greenhouse gas reduction targets. China, now the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide, is advocating for increased financial support from wealthy nations to promote the adoption of clean technology in poorer countries. Despite resisting calls for emission targets, China is determined to push for its own demands at the negotiations. Zou Ji from the People's University of China in Beijing, a member 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 spreading clean coal-power and emissions-cutting technology and called for developed countries to demonstrate their seriousness in this regard during new negotiations. Ji suggested that this fund could be managed by a new body dedicated to promoting technology transfers, although he acknowledged that specific details would take time to finalize. China's insistence on clear commitments regarding technology and increased funding for adaptation to climate change impacts is a genuine concern, as it aligns with the country's strategy to collaborate with other developing nations and hold wealthy countries, particularly the United States, accountable for their emissions. The US, the world's largest emitter, has notably not ratified the Kyoto Protocol. "The United States is the main obstacle," said Hu Tao from Beijing Normal University, who previously worked in a state environmental think tank. He believes that China must be involved in finding a solution, but the focus should be on developed countries reducing their own emissions and helping China reduce its own. China argues that it is unfair to expect them to accept emissions limits, as global warming is the result of pollution accumulated over time by wealthy countries. According to the United Nations, in 2004 Americans produced an average of 20.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide per person, compared to 3.8 tonnes per person in China. A senior Chinese official working on climate change policy, Gao Guangsheng, recently stated to Reuters that China has faced obstacles in obtaining clean power-generation technology due to concerns from foreign politicians and companies regarding intellectual property theft, lost profits, and sensitive technology. Zou, an advisor, suggested that a technology transfer organization could combine government support with private investments to address these concerns. 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, believes that funding could support collaborative research projects and help developing countries create their own energy-saving technology. The focus is not just on purchasing technology, but on fostering innovation. Zhang expressed a desire to learn how to fish independently, stating that if someone insists on selling fish at inflated prices, they will not teach him.