China is urging wealthy nations to support a fund that will help accelerate the adoption of technology that reduces greenhouse gas emissions in developing countries. China is emphasizing that the responsibility for addressing climate change should primarily fall on the Western countries. At the Bali talks to create a new global agreement on climate change post-Kyoto Protocol, some wealthy nations are pushing for all major emitters to have specific greenhouse gas reduction targets. China, now the top contributor of carbon dioxide emissions, is facing pressure to set targets despite not having fixed goals under Kyoto. In response, China is advocating for increased financial support from wealthy nations to promote the use of clean technology. 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 substantial fund for technology transfers and development. He expressed disappointment with the lack of progress in developing and spreading clean coal-power and emissions-cutting technology, insisting that developed countries need to demonstrate their commitment. He suggested that this fund could be managed by a new body focused on promoting technology transfers, although he acknowledged that negotiations to determine specifics would take time. China is also calling for increased funding for adaptation to climate change impacts like droughts, floods, and rising sea levels. This reflects Beijing's strategy to align with other developing nations and hold wealthy nations, particularly the United States, accountable for their emissions. Hu Tao of Beijing Normal University, who used to work in a state environmental think tank, stated that the main obstacle in addressing emissions is the United States. He emphasized that while China must play a role in finding a solution, the responsibility lies with developed countries to reduce their own emissions and support China in reducing theirs. China argues that it is unjust to expect them to accept emissions limits 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 3.8 tonnes per person in China. A senior Chinese official, Gao Guangsheng, recently expressed frustration to Reuters about China's struggles to acquire clean power-generation technology due to concerns about intellectual property theft, lost profits, and sensitive technology from foreign politicians and companies. Zou, an advisor, suggested that a technology transfer organization could combine government support and private investment to alleviate concerns about profits and intellectual property protection. Despite setting ambitious targets for increasing energy efficiency and transitioning to renewable energy sources, China fell short of its efficiency goal in 2006. Zhang Haibin, a climate change expert at Peking University, proposed that increased funding could support collaborative research projects and help developing countries create their own energy-saving technologies. In essence, the goal is not just to purchase technology, but to promote innovation. Zhang expressed a desire to learn how to fish independently, stating that if the person wanted to continue selling fish at high prices, they would not teach Zhang how to fish.