This document offers 10 key principles for developing a good air quality management system based on international experiences and connecting them with China’s circumstances, and then provide in-depth analysis and policy recommendations for each of them. The 10 principles are:

1. Establish and implement a sound local air quality management structure;
2. Ensure sufficient human and financial resources;
3. Apply state-of-the-art scientific analysis;
4. Establish emergency episode forecasting and response system;
5. Develop control measures and prioritize based on cost-effectiveness;
6. Embrace best available control technologies (BACTs) and best available technologies (BATs);
7. Optimize co-benefits for air pollutants and GHGs (greenhouse gases) when identifying and selecting control policies, measures and technologies;
8. Ensure adequate implementation and enforcement with incentives and penalties;
9. Enhance transparency and encourage public participation;
10. Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation for continuous improvement.