China has engaged only very reluctantly in the global effort to bring down overall emissions. The US Congress’s deep reservations regarding the passage of a climate bill has been exacerbated by China’s positions, especially on issues such as international monitoring and accountability for its emissions, which China considers an affront to its sovereignty.
全球致力于降低总排量，中国却一向极不情愿参与。美国国会在通过气候法案上态度相当保留，中国的立场加剧了这种状况，尤其是像一些将其温室气体排放量纳入国际监管问责机制的问题，中国认为这是对其主权的冒犯。