three 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 More than 13,785 neighbouring cities 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.