BEIJING: China has achieved the pollution reduction targets for major pollutants outlined in its 12th Five-Year Plan six months ahead of schedule, Environment Minister Chen Jining said.
Nonetheless, a substantial improvement of the environment will only be possible if pollution is reduced by a further 30% to 50%, he said yesterday.
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