skip to contentAdvertisementJing added that the challenge to tackle air pollution is complex but China with “sustained efforts over the past decade have delivered noticeable improvements”.By: Express Web Desk December 16, 2025 10:22 PM IST First published on: Dec 16, 2025 at 10:22 PM IST ShareWhatsapptwitterFacebookYu Jing, spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in India, shared pictures on X comparing air quality in Beijing and New Delhi. (Photo: X/ @ChinaSpox_India)China has offered to release a “bite-sized series” on social media about how Beijing tackled air pollution as the country acknowledged “shared struggle” with India against air pollution amid rapid urbanization.Yu Jing, spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in India, shared pictures on X comparing air quality in Beijing and New Delhi. Jing added that the challenge to tackle air pollution is complex but China with “sustained efforts over the past decade have delivered noticeable improvements”.In a post on X, Jing said, “Both China and India know the struggle with air pollution amid rapid urbanization. While the challenge remains complex, China’s sustained efforts over the past decade have delivered noticeable improvements.”Both China and India know the struggle with air pollution amid rapid urbanization ️.️➡️️ While the challenge remains complex, China’s sustained efforts over the past decade have delivered noticeable improvements. In the coming days, we’ll share a bite-sized series… pic.twitter.com/0ZG4Rl8ISD— Yu Jing (@ChinaSpox_India) December 15, 2025The Chinese spokesperson further added that a new series is starting on social media which will be focused on tackling air pollution and how Beijing was able to tackle air pollution.How did Beijing tackle air pollution? Step 1: Vehicle emissions control ⚡ Adopt ultra-strict regulations like China 6NI (on par with Euro 6) Phase-out retired old, high-emission vehicles Curb car growth via license-plate lotteries and odd-even / weekday driving… pic.twitter.com/E0cFp4wgsV— Yu Jing (@ChinaSpox_India) December 16, 2025In a post on X titled, ‘How did Beijing tackle air pollution’, Jing laid down a few steps which details how China controlled rising air pollution and wrote, “Cleaner air doesn’t happen overnight but it is achievable.”The step one for tackling air pollution as mentioned in the Chinese spokesperson’s post is “vehicle emissions control”. In a bullet point format, Jing laid down various steps taken by Beijing in controlling air pollution with regards to vehicular emissions.Some of the points shared by the Chinese spokesperson include:Story continues below this adAdopt ultra-strict regulations like China 6NI (on par with Euro 6)Phase-out retired old, high-emission vehiclesCurb car growth via licence-plate lotteries and odd-even/weekday driving rulesBuild one of the world’s largest metro and bus networksAccelerate the shift to electric mobilityWork with the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region on coordinated emissions cutsAdvertisementAdvertisementLoading Taboola...