Environment - New Challenges to Environmental Transparency. China's Recent rulings on open government information have been received enthusiastically by Chinese environmentalists and concerned citizens, writes Tang Hao (chinadiaogue). But weaknesses in the judicial process are still holding back progress. New Ministry Begins to Bark, but Still Lacks Bite. The creation of an environment ministry is one example of positive reform transforming China’s government, writes He Gang (chinadiaogue). But there is room to improve the capacity to enforce environmental laws. China's Rural Pollution Problem. The focus of China's anti-pollution efforts is shifting to the countryside.

Energy Gearing Up for One-Yuan Solar-Energy. "If we could reduce the cost of polysilicon procurement, we could reduce the cost of producing solar-energy. Coupled with economies of scale, the cost of generating solar-energy could go down to 1 yuan per kilowatt hour from the current 4 yuan", said Peng Xiaofeng, Chairman and CEO of LDK Solar, a China-based solar wafers manufacturer listed in the New York Stock Exchange. Chinese Entrepreneurs Turn to the Wind. Chinese tycoons are increasingly directing their investment into renewable power, and the Shandong Changxing Group, which is investing 5.5 billion yuan (US$807 million) in wind energy, is a prime example.

Health and Safety Organic Food at a Crossroads. The Chinese public are concerned about the safety of their food, government surveys have shown. But many factors still prevent consumers from buying the chemical-free produce they want, writes Jiang Gaoming. Cultivating Benefits of 'Green' Agriculture. Green food production in Heilongjiang is experiencing robust development while yielding considerable economic profits. Its push for production of safe and healthy food includes residue-free and organic agriculture and processing.

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