Legitimacy-seeking
China’s statements and actions on combating climate change
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11635762 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Chenchao Lian (0000-0002-1673-6181, University of Oxford, corresponding author), Jinhong Li (0009-0004-3476-353X, Duke University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 171-188 |
| Publication date | 2023-06-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Third World Quarterly (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0143-6597 • E-ISSN: 1360-2241 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01436597.2023.2216135 |
| OpenAlex | W4379232704 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 28 |
This paper proposes a conceptual and analytical framework of states’ legitimacy-seeking to comprehensively investigate the motivation behind China’s climate and environment policy. While previous research has largely overlooked political factors that underlie China’s climate policy, this paper argues that these factors are crucial in understanding China’s policy changes, which are evident at both domestic and international levels. By examining sources such as government documents, leaders’ speeches and authoritative literature, this study contends that China’s climate change initiatives are part of a broader effort to enhance domestic and international legitimacy. The issue of climate change has become highly politicised in China under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, and it serves as a crucial test of the ruling party and the state’s capacity to govern effectively. As such, legitimacy-seeking is the key driver that links China’s domestic measures and international commitments
China · Climate change · Economic system · Economics · Government (linguistics · Legitimacy · Political economy · Political economy of climate change · Political science · Politics · Sociology · State (computer science · China's Socioeconomic Reforms and Governance · Globalization and political ideologies · International Development and Aid · Law · Public Administration
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| Unique citing works | 8 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2,67 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 8 |