Officials firm on incineration plants

Authorities may push ahead with controversial plans to build seven more incineration plants in Beijing, despite local protests.

Chen Ling, vice-director of the Beijing municipal commission of administration, said the plants, including the planned 832 million yuan ($121 million) Asuwei incineration center in Changping district, did not pose a health risk to residents.

"The technology is ready, and there are no major changes in our policy with the future of certain incineration plants," Chen told a waste treatment symposium on Friday, when asked about the future of the Asuwei plant.