Abstract: This paper briefly reviews the progress of the emission control over SO₂, NO_x and dust in China's coal-fired power industry and systematically analyzes the development of the installed capacity of emission control devices and situation of pollutant emissions in the coal-fired power industry, as well as the general situation of air pollutant emissions categorized by different industries nationwide. It is concluded that the coal-fired power industry has made remarkable contributions to China's air pollutant control in recent years. At present some energy-intensive industries, such as heat supply, iron and steel manufacturing, and cement etc. have overtaken the coal-fired power industry as the major air pollutant emission sources. Therefore, it is suggested to establish a coordinated emission control standard for these energy-intensive industries so as to strengthen the pollutant control management and focus on resolving the critical issues in environment pollutions.