Pollution: Until it hurts business, it won't clear up

Images of China's pollution graced the front pages of international newspapers this past weekend, but will all the attention force change? Probably not.
<div style="text-align: left;">
Since air quality goals were enacted 25 years ago, Hong Kong has not once met them
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;"> Since air quality goals were enacted 25 years ago, Hong Kong has not once met them </div>

Much ado was made of Beijing’s toxic pollution this past weekend — with photos of smog splashed across international newspaper fronts and broadcast journalists spewing that the end of the world was almost upon us.

¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All rights reserved.

Sign In to Your Account To Access Exclusive FinanceAsia Content!

Please sign in to your subscription to unlock full access to our premium FA resources.

Free Registration & 7-Day Trial
Register now to enjoy a 7-day free trial - no registration fees required. Click the link to get started.

Note: This free trial is a one-time offer.

Questions?
If you have any enquiries or would like a quote for a team or company licence, please contact us at [email protected]. Our subscription team will be happy to assist you.

Share our publication on social media
Share our publication on social media