The pollution controls that the Chinese government put in place around Beijing for the Olympics end this Sunday. The most publicized control implemented was the limitation on driving only every other day depending on your license plate number. Some polls show a strong majority of Beijing residents favor continuing enforcement of the controls.
I've written before that the main think I don't like about traveling to China is the pollution. I know it's no worse that what the US was like during the stage of development China was in, but it still bothers me. I am optimistic for rapid improvement in coming years. I also believe US companies will have a large role in the improvement.
What's interesting about the Beijing controls is the response to them. Beijing residents have clearly enjoyed the improved air quality. Those that drive probably have not liked the limitation on when they can drive their cars. All tolled I expect this situation to expedite the Chinese public's call for cleaner air and water. The government will have to listen and improvement will accelerate. Watch for developments.
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