China's Battle for Blue Skies: Aiming to Eradicate Severe Air Pollution by 2025

China is set to eliminate severe air pollution by 2025 by enhancing air quality forecasting, managing PM2.5, and reducing ozone pollution. The government plans to implement stricter emission standards and promote new energy vehicles, prioritising sustainability in its economic and social development.

In a determined bid to address the persistent issue of air pollution, China aims to eradicate severe air pollution by 2025, according to Li Tianwei, Director of the Department of Atmospheric Environment.

China is enhancing its air quality forecasting and management of harmful particles like PM2.5, while promoting new energy vehicles and long-distance rail transportation, to improve air quality.

President Xi Jinping underscores the importance of environmental protection in building a socialist country, aligning China's emission standards with global best practices. The World Health Organization has highlighted the severe health impacts of air pollution, which China is keen to resolve.

(With inputs from agencies.)