Since the green credit policy was introduced last July, a collection of environmentally sound policies, such as green insurance, green security and green trade have come into play. These policies are seen as effective ways of solving environmental issues.

However, an article in the People's Daily says although a series of green polices have been released, there is still much to be done to ensure they are implemented effectively.

The article quotes a senior environmental protection official as saying that there is still a large gap to cover to the expected target. The gap is mainly the result of two factors. First, local resistance will reduce the effect of environmental policies. Second, China has a weak legal protection system when it comes to environmentally sound economic policies, which inhibits the implementation of these policies.

The article says it is obvious that if we are unable to get by these two obstacles, it will not matter how well designed our green policies are. On one hand, we should require our government officials to be more concerned about the environment; on the other, we should further improve our legal system in this regard.