China doesn’t want to lead alone on climate policies, senior adviser warns

China is a world leader in the production, installation and export of wind turbines, solar panels and electric cars. Photograph: sinology/Getty Images

China is committed to the energy transition needed to avert climate breakdown – but does not want to take the lead alone in the absence of the US, one of the country’s senior advisers has told the Guardian.

Wang Yi said China would provide more money to vulnerable countries, but the EU’s climate commissioner has warned Beijing is not doing enough to cut emissions.