The Chinese have no choice, they have to decrease pollution. They have known this for a while. Whence the solar panel popularity. Their capability to breathe is the motivator, not some more or less abstract concept of respecting nature (that's for sure). But the results are good for the planet.

By comparison, the GOP in the US is trying to revive the coal industry which is not even economically sustainable now compared to renewable energy sources (wind, solar).