China's position as the world's largest energy producer and consumer, along with its status as the top exporter of solar technology and a leader in nuclear energy, places its energy and climate policies at the forefront of global concerns. This episode features Dr. David Sandalow, Founder & Director of Columbia's US-China program, and Dr. Wei Peng, Assistant Professor at Princeton University. They discuss the impact of China's actions on global CO2 emissions and explore the implications of its policies for international climate strategies.