Breakthroughs - China's Path to Clean Air 2013-2017

The “China Air – Air Pollution Prevention and Control Progress in Chinese Cities” report series are produced by CAA to objectively monitor the development and implementation of national, regional and municipal policies that are enacted since the release of China’s Action Plan for Air Pollution Prevention and Control in 2013. The annual reports also track ambient air quality status in over 300 Chinese cities and analyze city best practices. The reports facilitate civil society to support and supervise policy implementation and promote cross learning among cities. Additionally, the English version help other countries better understand China’s pathways towards clean air. As special report of the series, this report is an attempt, from the standpoint of a third-party, to summarize and analyze major air pollution prevention and control measures and methods undertaken by China between 2013 and 2017. We hope that it can help environmental administrators of other countries and regions learn how China has accomplished so much in achieving cleaner air and provide reference for them to develop clean air action plans.