China's Environmental Problems and Prospects for Japanese Cooperation

AbstractAs China's economy continues to grow, it faces a number of environmental issues, including severe air and water pollutions and land degradation. In addition, China already ranks top in the world in its emissions of carbon dioxide, which causes global warming. Along with air pollution, China's various environmental problems also include water pollution and food safety issues. This paper explores historical changes of Chinese environmental issues and discussed the limits of and potential for bilateral and regional cooperation.