Guangzhou aims to raise bar on auto emissions

The city government of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, is considering a ban on sales of new vehicles that do not meet the National VI emission standards.

According to a draft plan published on the Guangzhou Bureau of Environmental Protection website, the ban would start on Jan 1.

The bureau is soliciting public opinion on the draft until May 17, aiming to reduce vehicle emissions and combat worsening air pollution in the city.