Abstract
The article explores China's experience in using the concept of best available technologies (BAT) in national environmental and economic policy. The Chinese approach, on the one hand, draws heavily on approaches adopted in the European Union, while also taking into account the specifics of national socio-economic development conditions. Furthermore, the article assesses the potential and advantages of using BAT as a priority mechanism for environmental and industrial policy in developed countries, and analyzes the conditions that, if met, largely ensure the successful practical implementation of this concept. The BAT approach, as interpreted by China, includes legislative and regulatory measures, as well as significant government support and proactive activities of companies themselves. These measures are largely consistent with the development of a new model of economic growth associated with the creation of a green economy and ensuring sustainable development.