Over the past decades, air pollution has persisted as a major environmental challenge for China amid its rapid urbanization and economic development. In a landmark response, the Chinese government declared war against air pollution in 2013, launching its Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan (APPCAP) -- a comprehensive national policy framework targeting air quality improvement -- and sought to find a better balance between economic growth and environment protection.
June 7, 2025
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