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Beijing plans new emission standard for vehicles

By Shangguan Zhoudong (chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2006-10-20 08:46

Starting in 2008, new vehicles on sale in the Beijing market must meet the China IV emission standard, according to a report submitted to the Standing Committee of Beijing Municipal People's Congress by Ji Lin, vice mayor of the capital city.

The Beijing Environmental Protection Bureau also confirmed the implementation of the China IV emission standard ahead of schedule.

According to the commitments to the International Olympic Committee, China will enforce the China IV standard in 2008, but increasing automobiles and a bad peripheral environment are two major problems for Beijing in tackling pollution.

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