Trip Diary from China, Administrator Steve Johnson

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Map of China showing Beijing in the north east of the coutnry.The People's Republic of China is located in east Asia on the Pacific Ocean and has a population of over 1.3 billion people.

Beijing, the capital city, is 13 hours ahead of U.S. east coast time. Read more about the People's Republic of China, from the U.S. State Department.

EPA's Chinese-language Web site compiles materials on a wide variety of issues from lead poisoning prevention, energy efficiency, and clean water to proper management of pesticides.

EPA and China's Environmental Protection Administration are working together to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gases. Read more about Clean Air and Energy Projects in China that are strengthening regional coordination of clean air and energy management in key regions of China and addressing priority sectors affecting air, environment, and public health.

Also, in an effort to strengthen the legal framework for environmental protection in China, the EPA - China Environmental Law Initiative Web site provides a forum for sharing information and fostering an ongoing dialogue with China on environmental law.

A B O U T

From December 10 to 15, 2007, EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson joins Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and other senior U.S. officials at the third Cabinet-level meeting of the U.S.-China Strategic Economic Dialogue in the People's Republic of China. The SED will focus on integrity of trade, balanced economic development, energy conservation, financial sector reform, environmental sustainability, and advancing bilateral investment. This diary is an account of the trip by Administrator Johnson and EPA's official delegation accompanying him to China.

EPA news release about the SED.

More about China

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R E C E N T  P O S T S

Day 5 - Zia-Jian ("good-bye")

Day 5 - Accelerating the Pace

Day 5 - Headset

Day 5 - Park Bench

Day 4 - Vision Accomplished

Day 4 - Admired

Day 4 - Last Question

Day 3 - The Menu

Day 3 - The Day Ended with a Bang

Day 3 - My View

Day 3 - Red Carpet

Day 3 - Opening Session

Day 2 - Arrived!

Day 1 - Ni Hao ("hello" in Chinese)