the chinese economy has been developing at an incredible rate for the past 40 years. However, the development of industries has also caused many environmental issues, including severe air pollution. Did economic development cause increased environmental awareness in the Chinese, and how did the government respond? A. No, the Chinese public is grateful of all the benefits of industrialization and isn't really focusing on pollution issues. B. Yes, increased economic wealth resulted in increased response to environmental issues, and Chinese public opinion compelled the Chinese government to respond with stricter environmental policies. C. Yes the Chinese public become more sensitive and aware to pollution issues, but the Chinese government turned a blind eye and didn't respond D. No, the Chinese people are opposed to government intervention in pollution issues.

B. Yes, increased economic wealth resulted in increased response to environmental issues, and Chinese public opinion compelled the Chinese government to respond with stricter environmental policies.

Explanation:

In China, the great development in the economy of their country came at a great detrimental cost to them- increased environmental issues like fogs, impure air etc. These industries had lead to great challenges to an average Chinese citizens which indirectly reduces their life expectancy.

This had led to protest by the public towards such challenges leading to the government responding with stricter environmental policies. For example, there will be heavy fine imposed on people who are using a car above 10 - 15 years old due to the excess carbon-dioxide which it passes to the environment.