China's industralization and embrace of the consumer society
holds obvious grave consequences for the country's and
global environment. However, if China embraces new
technologies aimed at reducing environmental impact, there
is more of a chance that sustainable patterns of global production
and consumption can be achieved. It is a start.

China Set to Act on Fuel Economy; Tougher Standards Than in U.S.

The Chinese government is preparing to impose minimum fuel
economy standards on new cars for the first time, and the
rules will be significantly more stringent than those in the
United States, according to Chinese experts involved in
drafting them.