China's Economic Openness and Environmental Issues: A Green Economy Perspective
Journal: Modern Economics & Management Forum DOI: 10.32629/memf.v5i4.2572
Abstract
The concept of a green economy has gained increasing attention on the international stage, with a growing number of scholars exploring ways to synchronize economic development with environmental protection. The development of a green economy is considered a key solution to this challenge. This paper examines the relationship between China's economic liberalization and the development of its green economy by reviewing the country's economic opening process. During the period of rapid economic growth following the reform and opening-up, China experienced a series of environmental issues, leading to its status as a major carbon emitter. However, with further economic liberalization, China has undergone continuous shifts in its economic and policy frameworks, fostering the development of a green economy and paving the way for a harmonious relationship between economic growth and environmental sustainability.
Keywords
green economy, economic openness, pollution
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