Pollution control for a healthier Chinese population

摘要

Pollution control has for the firsttime been highlighted as one ofthe top priorities in China’s strategyfor national economic and socialdevelopment in 2016–20, outlinedin the 13th 5-year plan made by theChinese Government. 1 Among allissues, water and air pollution werethe predominant problems thatgot major nationwide attention.Environmental policies could not onlyboost the development of relevantresearch in China, but also constructa sustainable environment for ahealthier Chinese population as well.