The COP30 climate-change conference is starting in Brazil. The United States, known as the world's second-largest CO2 emitter, will not send senior government officials to the event.
With the absence of top US representatives, China might gain a stronger voice and more influence during the discussions.
The US "has no plan to send top officials," potentially allowing China to play a bigger role in the talks.
The US refraining from sending senior officials to COP30 could shift the balance of power, enhancing China's influence in the climate negotiations held in Brazil.
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