Markets relocated to reduce traffic jams

Beijing has moved thousands of wholesale booths and shut down 315 polluting factories in the first three quarters of this year.

The move is designed to ease traffic congestion, support the development of less congested areas in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei cluster and reduce air pollution, local authorities said on Monday.

Wholesale markets draw thousands of retailers from all over the country who contribute to traffic jams in Beijing, especially during rush hours.