Beijing’s mayor, Wang Anshun, has called the city “unliveable” because of its noxious smog, according to state media, but Beijing isn’t the only city in China experiencing problems with smog. In September 2013, China’s cabinet introduced an anti-pollution plan, which included prohibiting the construction of new coal-fired power plants in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, the country’s three most important cities, yet 18 months on, the plan appears to be taking slow effect.
We’d like you to show us what smog is like in China’s major cities. Is air pollution getting worse – or improving where you live? You can share your photos and experiences by clicking on the ‘Contribute’ button on this article. You can also use the GuardianWitness smartphone app or the new Guardian app and search for ‘GuardianWitness assignments’. If you’re sharing a photo or video - do let us know where and when it was taken.
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Smog in Jinan
This photograph was taken at lunchtime. In the background is a collection of recently built skyscrapers. The air tasted metallic while I was out in the smog.
A trip along the yangtze river.
This image was taken on a yangtze river cruise in 2013. The smog made it very difficult to see the natural beauty of the Gorge and anything else that may have been of interest to see!
Beihai park, Beijing.
Almost romantic. Beihai park at AQI 300.
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