China to launch broader, 2nd round of environmental probes in 2019

Published: Dec 28, 2018 16:31

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The new round will target departments of the State Council and state-owned enterprises

SHANGHAI, Dec 28 (SMM) – The Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) will begin the second round of nationwide environmental probes in 2019, and will complete inspections in three years, an MEE official said on Friday December 28.

While the previous round focused on 31 areas, including major provinces, cities, and districts, the new round will expand to departments of the State Council and state-owned enterprises tasked with significant protection duties.

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