Chinese embassy's pollution playbook trends as Delhi chokes
While Delhi's air quality hit "severe" and strict curbs kicked in, the Chinese embassy posted a thread on X sharing how Beijing tackled its own pollution crisis.
The timing got people talking, with the guidebook sparking online debate just as travel advisories were being issued due to hazardous air quality.
What's in China's AQI guide?
The thread—shared by spokesperson Yu Jing—highlighted Beijing's tough vehicle emission rules, phasing out old polluting cars, license-plate limits, and accelerating the shift toward electric vehicles.
It also mentioned moving over 3,000 heavy industries out of the city; according to Yu, relocating Shougang steel plant alone cut inhalable particles by about 20%.
How did people react?
Reactions were mixed: some users appreciated the focus on structural reforms, while others pushed back by posting photos of smoggy Chinese cities.
For many in Delhi stuck indoors or dealing with disruptions due to GRAP IV restrictions, it felt like a policy playbook landing right when things are rough.