China’s Environmental Watchdog Plans to Simplify Procedures to Help Private Sector

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Ministry of Ecology and Environment in Beijing, Aug. 28. Photo: VCG

China’s top environment regulator has proposed updating its rules and procedures to make it easier for private companies to do business in the country.

In a document released Sunday, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) outlined a number of policies aimed at “promoting the development of the private economy.” They included measures to enhance environmental access for businesses, optimize law enforcement mechanisms and expand related policy support.

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The Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) proposed updated measures to ease business operations for private companies in China.
Policies include streamlined environmental approval processes, optimizing law enforcement, and discouraging one-size-fits-all measures.
The reforms aim to promote the private sector, crucial for over 80% of urban employment and more than 60% of GDP, without compromising existing environmental protections.

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Sunday, September 15, 2024：: The Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) in China released a document outlining policies aimed at promoting the development of the private economy.

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