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2026.10.13 11:24 GMT+8

From smog to blue skies: China’s urban governance transformation

Updated 2026.10.13 11:32 GMT+8
CGTN

"Ten years ago, I'd never run in Beijing. Why would I, inhaling all that smoke?" recalls Erik Solheim, former UN Under-Secretary-General. Today, he runs under clear skies and breathes fresh air. From smoggy skies to blue skies, Beijing has undergone a remarkable transformation. But what does this change reveal about the evolution of urban governance in China? Join us as Solheim shares what he has witnessed firsthand.

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