More than 300 companies , 80 % of those controlled by Chinese air pollution authorities , failed to meet environmental standards , according to the state - run Xinhua news agency . Standards complaints included excessive emissions and insufficient pollution control measures in an area covering the Beijing - Tianjin - Hebei region and beyond . The report came as Chinese authorities push the ambitious Jing - jin - ji plan to integrate the three neighbouring provinces and move heavy industry away from densely populated areas .
More than 13,785 companies, 71% of those inspected by Chinese air pollution authorities, failed to meet environmental standards, according to the state-run Xinhua news agency. Standards violated included excessive emissions and insufficient pollution control equipment in an area covering the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and beyond. The report came as Chinese authorities push the ambitious Jing-jin-ji plan to integrate the three neighbouring cities and move heavy industry away from densely populated areas.