How closely do NGOs work together with government agencies such as the State Environmental Protection Administration?
Chinese NGOs are very supportive of the government environmental agenda. They are natural allies of the Chinese government and supporters of its environmental policies. Unfortunately, the government is still suspicious about its best possible friends. The State Environmental Protection Administration is one ministerial level agency which seems to be supportive of environmental groups. They know the groups are working in their interest. 5. What will China’s “lasting environmental legacy” be as a result of the 2008 Olympics? From the 2008 Olympics, the Chinese government could possibly gain more confidence. They would be able to realize foreign countries are not against China and they wish China would do well too. Such confidence and better communication with the rest of the world would lead to a greater openness within the Chinese government. And it possibly would allow more active citizen participation in environmental efforts. 6. Will China use the Olympics as a positive stepping ston
