CHINA has made ecological and environmental protection a national priority,being acutely aware that the country has to go to war against pollution.“We must firmly establish the concept of a socialist ecological civilization.We must develop a harmonious relationship between man and nature and do everything to protect the environment for future generations,”said President Xi Jinping.It would be fascinating to see how this impacts everyday life in China,in terms of the response of ordinary people,results,and the state of ecological awareness.