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Beijing makes 'no fireworks' plea amid smog concerns
Officials in China’s capital, Beijing, have called on residents to refrain from setting off fireworks for the Lunar New Year, amid smog concerns. The call comes after the entire province of Henan banned the practice.…
Beijing Welcomes Chinese New Year in Full Swing, Pollution-Free
While conjuring an image of a smog-free Beijing comes off as difficult these days, it nonetheless has become a conceivable reality this Chinese New Year. The Chinese capital experiences change in its air quality as…
Beijing welcomed Year of the Rooster enveloped in smog
Beijing on Saturday welcomed the Year of the Rooster enveloped in a thick cloud of smog from the customary fireworks and crackers lit by millions of Chinese to celebrate the New Year and scare off…
In China, American Brands Cadillac, Jeep, Buick And Lincoln Score Best Year Ever
Chinese consumers continue to find American cars highly attractive. Especially the premium brands. American automakers and their Chinese joint venture partners sold a record 5. 3 million vehicles in China in 2016. Premium American brands…
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China brands take over India’s smartphone market
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China boom for Manchester property
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Beijing smog inspectors on frontlines of war on pollution
BEIJING Tougher law enforcement has reduced the number of environmental offenders in Beijing in recent years, but more companies need to adapt to the emissions standards in China’s capital, its environmental inspection squad says. Beijing…
Beijing city officials told no Lunar New Year fireworks to crack down on smog
The Beijing city Government has told officials to lead by example and not set off fireworks or firecrackers to welcome the Lunar New Year to help prevent smog, after the city was blanketed in a…
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