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France 24
France 24
Politics
Charles PELLEGRIN

China relaxes smog restrictions as economy slows

Blue skies in Beijing are rare these days. Smog has returned to the Chinese capital, despite a concerted government crackdown that had seen air quality improve earlier this year. As China faces a slowing economy, experts say the environment is taking a backseat to economic growth. Our correspondents report.

A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett.

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