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New Data Shows that Beijing's Air Quality is Getting Worse

Despite massive efforts to improve Beijing's pollution, the air quality in the capital has actually gotten worse this year.

by Justine Lopez, 30 October 2017

Why the Haze These Days? Explaining Beijing's Recent Smog

​Despite improvements in recent years, China's capital is still no stranger to air pollution.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 11 March 2021

'Smog Police' Hit the Streets to Combat Beijing's Pollution Problem

In order to fight smog in the capital, environmental police are taking to the streets to fight, not crime, but pollution.

by Justine Lopez, 09 January 2017

Beijing Vows to Decrease Pollution By 15 Percent This Winter

The capital aims to bring levels down to 60 micrograms per cubic meter this year.

by Justine Lopez, 25 August 2017

Beijing 6th Most Polluted Megacity in the World

The World Health Organization cites Beijing as the sixth worst for pollution among cities with more than 14 million inhabitants.

by Justine Lopez, 13 May 2016

It's Official, Cars are the Main Culprits Behind PM2.5 Levels in Beijing

That's right, coal burning is no longer to blame.

by Valerie Osipov, 18 May 2018

Zuckerberg DNGAF, Runs in Beijing Smog without a Mask

Hazardous smog? Mark couldn't give a Zuck.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 18 March 2016

Beijing’s Air Quality is Now the Cleanest It Has Ever Been

Good news, Beijingers: Face masks could be a thing of the past.

by Austin Coley, 30 July 2019

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Thanks for the overview of the new HSK standards. It gave me a much better picture of the changes in the exam. I've also found vocabulary lists for the new HSK levels: https://www.hackchinese.com/exams/New%20HSK%203. It looks like a good resource for HSK test preparation.

Jina

April 27, 2021 at 18:10 pm

Indeed.. Good writing.

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January 17, 2021 at 9:45 am

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