As Delhi and its surrounding regions continue to choke under a thick layer of smog, China has extended an offer to assist India in tackling its persistent air pollution crisis. Yu Jing, spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, said on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), “China once struggled with severe smog, too. We stand ready to share our journey toward blue ones — and believe India will get there soon.”

The statement comes amid rapidly deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, where the Air Quality Index (AQI) has surged well past 400 in several areas — a level classified as “severe” by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

According to CPCB and Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) data, pollution levels spiked across major urban pockets on Monday.

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