According to a report on China's environment in 2011, the overall quality is stable but the situation is still grave.
The report, jointly issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection, the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Land and Resources in June this year, highlighted the pollution conditions of rivers, lakes and rural areas.
"The developed coastal areas should gradually upgrade its industries and avoid transferring outdated sectors to the middle and western regions of the country," said Xu Yaotong, professor of politics with the Chinese Academy of Governance.
"We need a beautiful China with sustainable development rather than a dirty country with short-term development," added Xu.
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