Beijing on target for reduction in PM2.5

Surrounding areas of Tianjin and Hebei still falling short of the mark

Smoggy skies and air-quality indexes on Thursday reminded Beijing residents that pollution can reach unhealthy levels.

The good news is that the capital's goal of cutting its average PM2.5 level by 25 percent by 2017 could be in reach if all existing measures for curbing pollution are fully implemented, said a report released on Thursday.