| China’s government is responding to political pressure to tackle the ongoing pollution crisis by introducing new measures to improve the environment, which look set to impact the economy. Outgoing premier Wen Jiabao stressed the need for ‘concrete action’ at this year’s session of the National People’s Congress where the once a decade leadership transition will take place.
The budget published on Tuesday included the intention to invest in a range of projects to improve quality of life, including environmental protection, reducing carbon emissions and energy conservation...............................................Full Article: Source
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