Li Keqiang said that « people are desperately hoping for » faster progress in improving air quality.
BEIJING — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has pledged to make the country’s skies blue again and « work faster » to address pollution caused by coal burning.
His words to delegates at the opening of the National People’s Congress highlight how reducing smog has become a priority for the leadership because of public discontent.
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In a report to China’s ceremonial legislature, Li said that « people are desperately hoping for » faster progress in improving air quality.
