Quote by James Fallows

There's no longer any surprise in noting that China has grave environmental problems.


There's no longer any surprise in noting that China has grav

Summary

This quote suggests that the presence of severe environmental issues in China is no longer astonishing. It implies that the country's environmental problems have become well-known and widely acknowledged, losing the element of surprise and shock.

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By James Fallows
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