So successful that people have to wear smog masks in the cities.
From what I understand, the Chinese know they have a problem. They are not denying climate change, they are not burying their head in the sand and are actively talking about and planning for the future and the changes required.
I am fairly sure no high ranking official is blaming it as a "US hoax"
The article says that China isn't trying to 'ravage their environment` - quite the opposite. In fact, that's the whole thrust of the article.
They've already ravaged it, no need in trying further.