As the COP climate gathering faces criticism as the worst in history, the potential withdrawal of President-elect Donald Trump from climate negotiations raises concerns. However, there’s a significant shift as China adopts a more cooperative stance. With unprecedented climate funding disclosed and a push for clean technology exports, China is poised to influence the global climate agenda. Analysts suggest this could lead to a major transformation in the COP process, with economic factors driving discussions in new directions, dismantling long-standing dynamics between developed and developing nations.