· Awareness case
Reporting Environmental Pollution in China · Yalla China
🤝 Governing law: قانون حماية البيئة / Environmental Protection Law (2015) + Air Pollution Prevention Law (2018)
The Environmental Protection Law (2015) guarantees citizens and foreigners the right to report pollution violations to competent authorities anonymously.
Illustrative, general educational examples — not real specific facts and not legal advice; for awareness only. For an actual situation, consult a licensed lawyer.
Under the Environmental Protection Law (2015) and Air Pollution Prevention Law (2018), pollution can be reported via: (1) Official hotline: 12369 (environmental complaints line); (2) Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources website; (3) Official environmental reporting app. Reportable violations: unlicensed industrial emissions, waterway pollution, industrial noise, soil contamination. Foreigners may report anonymously. Legally required response time: 60 days. Penalties for environmental violations: fines and closure of violating facilities.
🎓 The lesson / takeaway
Document the violation with photos, video, and GPS location before reporting. Keep the complaint number to follow up on the case.
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026