China, home to the world’s seven busiest ports, enacted the Domestic Emission Control Area regulation in 2016 to cut the sulfur content of fuel used in ships at or near major port regions by 80%. The government is considering whether and how to further tighten control over shipping emissions after 2019. To inform the government’s decision and build public support, NRDC organized a media conference on June 6, where Asia Senior Strategic Director Barbara Finamore and experts from China and Europe shared the latest information about shipping emission impacts on urban air quality, improvements seen after enacting marine fuel sulfur requirements, and advanced programs for enforcing marine fuel sulfur regulation in Europe. The team also introduced a report summarizing incentive programs to encourage shipping companies to go beyond regulatory requirements, including using cleaner fuel and engines to reduce air and climate pollutants. The event was widely covered by major Chinese media.