History has proven that the establishment of any global development rule is driven by the struggle and balance of economic interests among various countries. The opening of the low-carbon economy, an opportunity that every country wants to seize, is destined to be a more thrilling competition of wisdom among economies such as nations and regions. Countries and groups of countries that are vigorously promoting low-carbon economy are already prepared. For example, the United States, the European Union, and Japan began to build the technological foundation of low-carbon economy in the 1970s and 1980s, improve energy efficiency, and develop renewable energy. Especially in EU countries, since 1980, they have achieved sustained economic development without significantly increasing fossil fuels. For example, Denmark took the lead in implementing an energy policy that emphasizes both development and conservation since 1974, vigorously developing North Sea oil and natural gas resources, actively developing local wind and biomass energy, and vigorously promoting energy conservation and improving energy efficiency. By 2005, over a period of more than 30 years, zero growth in energy consumption had ensured sustained and rapid economic development. The GDP, calculated at comparable prices, has increased more than threefold. Compared to 2005, GDP grew by 75% in 1990, while energy consumption growth was almost zero.
In our past development, we have lost the historical opportunity to participate in the formulation of international laws such as the United Nations Charter and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, which are related to the fundamental interests of countries. As a result, in many cases in the future, we have encountered the dilemma of not liking it but having to accept it. Fortunately, we participated in the third round of rule making regarding the new world order and were an important party. We should attach great importance to this historical opportunity and actively participate in the formulation of this new world rule based on the principle of national interests above all else.
