Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'beijing'

The capital city of China and one of the world's oldest cities, with a history spanning over three millennia. Beijing has served as the political and cultural center for numerous Chinese dynasties and regimes, housing historical treasures like the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. In alternate history scenarios, Beijing often features as a pivot point for different trajectories of Chinese development, foreign influence in East Asia, or as a center of power in timelines where China's historical position evolved differently.

What If Beijing Addressed Air Pollution Decades Earlier?

Exploring the alternate timeline where China implemented comprehensive air pollution controls in the 1980s instead of prioritizing economic growth at all environmental costs, potentially transforming global climate politics and public health outcomes.

What If Beijing Implemented Different Air Quality Measures Earlier?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Beijing enacted comprehensive air pollution controls in the 1990s, potentially transforming China's environmental policies, public health outcomes, and global climate leadership.