The difference is that it’s not going to stop anyway because China’s not going to stop burning coal. It’s a global issue, not a local one.
I hate the CCP and think they’re one of the biggest threats to humanity, but China is actually doing a good job of transitioning to renewables.
Also, a lot of the coal they’re burning is to manufacture products for people in other countries. Not really fair to get upset with them making things that would otherwise manufactured in your country.