Regulatory Context
Historically, some Asian* governments have been criticized as focusing on economic development first, and leaving environmental and social policies for later [1]. Environmentally, China is far behind Western Europe or the United States. 76 percent of China’s energy comes from coal-burning power plants, compared to the 35 percent global average [2]. This, combined with large, young populations and fast growth (compared to Western countries), requires aggressive policies to minimize depletion, devastation, and dehumanization impacts.
The public consultation process, which is embedded in the development of health, safety and, environmental laws in Western democracies, is missing from policy development ...
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