Greener China

Fresh measures are on the way as country works diligently to transform Party's new visions into action to improve the environment and ensure green growth

China has made every effort to turn "Beautiful China" and "ecological civilization" - new visions put forth by the Communist Party of China during its national congresses in 2017 and 2012, respectively - into actions to cope with environmental woes brought on by decades of rapid economic growth.

Fresh measures are expected to be approved by deputies attending the upcoming session of the National People Congress, China's lawmaking body. The Party has already said pollution control will be one of China's "three tough battles" for the next three years.

The country aims to significantly cut emission of major pollutants and improve the overall ecological environment. To win the battle, efforts are focused on adjusting the structure of industry, energy and transportation, as well as eliminating outdated capacity, strengthening energy conservation and related assessments, and making the skies blue once again.

The CPC has incorporated "Beautiful China" into its two-stage development plan for the building of a great modern socialist country. The