Stop blame game on China's air pollution, environment minister says

Stop blaming each other for pollution, ministry tell mainland cities; watchdog says clearing air requires a coordinated regional effort

The skyline of Shanghai on a hazy day in February 2015. Photo: AFP

Mainland cities should stop blaming each other for air pollution and shoulder their own responsibilities, the environment ministry said yesterday.

Some cities suffering bad air quality were too quick to highlight the influence of neighbours when analysing the source of pollution, said deputy environmental minister Zhai Qing.

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