Region to 'speed up' transition

Economic and environmental prosperity will go hand in hand, according to new report

China's Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the country's political center as well as home to many polluting enterprises, has the potential to speed up transition in a way that makes sense for both the economy and environment, said a report released on Friday.

The region is home to China's largest steel and iron manufacturers and some of the most polluted cities in the world. The steel, coke and cement industries are the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.