Fund set up to reward clean-air bid

Government promotes new energy in its battle to fight against pollution

China will accelerate changes to its energy structure and place tougher controls on exhaust emissions and dust in its fight against air pollution.

The central government has laid out a number of detailed measures that identify large cities and regions with the most frequent smog and haze as key areas in the battle against air pollution, according to a statement released after the State Council's executive meeting presided over by Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday.