China to 'declare war' on pollution, premier says


  • World
  • Wednesday, 05 Mar 2014

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets with Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, February 20, 2014. REUTERS/Adrian Bradshaw/Pool

BEIJING (Reuters) - China is to "declare war" on pollution, Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday at the opening of the annual meeting of parliament, with the government unveiling detailed measures to tackle what has become a hot-button social issue.

It is not uncommon for air pollution in parts of China to breach levels considered by some experts to be hazardous. That has drawn much public ire and is a worry for the government, which fears any discontent that might compromise stability.

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