China Clean Tech Bulletin - February 2008

Welcome to MoFo's inaugural China Clean Tech Bulletin. We have been assisting clients with Clean Tech matters in China for some time, and are pleased to provide this survey as a regular update to cover developments in this rapidly evolving field. Our goal is to get timely reports and analysis on developments into your hands as they happen.

The last year in China has seen a host of new laws and regulations concerning Clean Tech being pushed out by the government, emphasizing the deepening concern among government officials at the impact of pollution, energy consumption, and resource usage. These are further highlighted by the upcoming 2008 Beijing Olympics, which the Chinese government is promoting as the "Green" Olympics. The pursuit of cleaner skies and water, more efficient energy usage, and the protection of human health is being addressed through broad policy levers such as the Foreign Investment