Cleaning China's air, water and soil has become an economic and social imperative. President Xi Jinping must take bold steps to do so. Photo: Reuters Cleaning China's air, water and soil has become an economic and social imperative. President Xi Jinping must take bold steps to do so. Photo: Reuters
Cleaning China's air, water and soil has become an economic and social imperative. President Xi Jinping must take bold steps to do so. Photo: Reuters
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How cleaning up China's environment can also be good for its economy

Deborah Lehr says the ambitious environmental agenda in its 13th five-year plan will require massive spending, providing opportunities for companies and a major economic fillip

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Deborah Lehr

Updated: 4:59pm, 14 Aug, 2015

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Cleaning China's air, water and soil has become an economic and social imperative. President Xi Jinping must take bold steps to do so. Photo: Reuters Cleaning China's air, water and soil has become an economic and social imperative. President Xi Jinping must take bold steps to do so. Photo: Reuters
Cleaning China's air, water and soil has become an economic and social imperative. President Xi Jinping must take bold steps to do so. Photo: Reuters
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