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DONGYING, China, June 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: Dongying in East China's Shandong province has been making significant strides in implementing the national strategy for the protection of the Yellow River in recent years, focusing on advancing ecological conservation and promoting green, low-carbon and high-quality development. Its efforts have resulted in a remarkable improvement in the quality of the ecological environment, with steady progress made in the construction of an ecological civilization and the continuous enhancement of the environmental governance system. The heart of these efforts lies in the building of the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve, where a diverse array of bird species has found sanctuary. Thanks to the comprehensive ecological restoration network established around the reserve, the bird population has doubled since the reserve's inception, showcasing the success of conservation and restoration efforts. With the creation of the Yellow River Estuary National Park, the city has pioneered wetland restoration models specific to the Yellow River Estuary. Through 17 wetland restoration projects, the reserve has replenished 469 million cubic meters of water, connected over 241 kilometers of water systems, and restored 282,000 mu (18,800 hectares) of freshwater wetlands, among other achievements. What were once barren or saline-alkali lands have been transformed into lush wetlands teeming with biodiversity, creating a paradise for birds. A total of 373 bird species have been identified in the reserve. Dongying has also made targeted efforts to combat severe pollution by enhancing the coordinated control of PM2.5 and ozone. By emphasizing targeted and scientific atmospheric governance, the city has seen stable improvement in key environmental indicators. To drive ecological conservation, the city has been developing a green, low-carbon economy. It has accelerated the implementation of the "dual carbon" strategy of peak carbon emissions and carbon neutrality, with 20 key emission units in the power generation sector participating in national carbon emission trading. Furthermore, Dongying is focusing on innovative approaches in the construction of a park city, aiming to create a livable and prosperous environment while enhancing modern urban governance.
BEIJING, June 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: In the Longbao National Nature Reserve, located in Yushu Tibetan autonomous prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai province, Caicai and his fellow wetland rangers rose early to begin their daily patrol. "This is China's first breeding base for black-necked cranes. In the recent couple of days, many birds have migrated here, preparing to mate. We must make sure this place is well protected," Caicai said. His gaze softened with a special gentleness as he observed a few black-necked cranes gliding over the distance meadows through a pair of binoculars. "In recent years, more and more wild animals have settled in our reserve as the ecology here continues to thrive. We are incredibly proud of this," Caicai told People's Daily. In recent years, the Longbao National Nature Reserve has seen a steady increase in its wildlife population, thanks to the development of information-sharing platforms, partnerships with professional research monitoring teams, regular biodiversity monitoring surveys, educational activities on natural science, creation of volunteer lake patrol teams, among others. In particular, the number of birds spotted in the reserve has been on the rise year by year. Today, the reserve is home to 144 bird species from 39 families and 19 orders. More than 1.3 percent of black-necked cranes in the world live in the reserve, and the number of bar-headed geese there accounts for over 9.4 percent of the world's total. This is only a miniature of how Qinghai province treasures and protects the eco-environment. Located at the junction of the Loess Plateau and the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, Qinghai province is hailed as China's "water tower," holding special significance in ecological conservation. In recent years, Qinghai province has made notable strides in advancing ecological protection and high-quality development on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. For instance, the water conservation capacity has continued to improve in the Sanjiangyuan region, which serves as the headwaters of China's three major rivers, namely the Yangtze, Yellow, and Lancang rivers. The decrease in desertified and sandy areas in Qinghai has led to an expansion of grassland, with grass yields increasing year by year. The populations of wild animals and plants are also thriving. The proportion of days with good air quality in the province exceeds 95 percent. All major rivers and lakes meet water quality standards for their designated uses. Remarkably, Qinghai now ranks first in China in terms of total wetland area. A robust nature reserve system centered on national parks is taking shape rapidly across Qinghai province, fortifying an ever-stronger ecological security shield. The impressive environmental achievements would not have been possible without science-based restoration efforts. In 2023, Qinghai converted 97,000 hectares of desertified areas into green land, exceeding the annual target by 18 percent. Thanks to the collective efforts of province-wide voluntary tree planting initiatives, over 18 million new trees were planted, involving 3 million participants. Moreover, Qinghai has further strengthened its support system for land greening by establishing an ecological and environmental monitoring network from sky to ground. At the goji berry fields of Zongjia township, Dulan county, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Qinghai province, major grower Ding Ling has been guiding local workers to take care of the goji seedlings during the past few days. "The market has been very good in recent years. Thanks to Qinghai's exceptional ecological reputation, buyers speak highly of our goji berries. Our minimum income can reach 5,000 yuan ($690.95) per mu (about 0.67 hectares)," Ding told People's Daily. In 2023, 27,600 hectares of goji berries were planted in Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan autonomous prefecture. A total of 91,300 tons of dried fruit were produced therefrom, accounting for nearly 20 percent of China's overall production. The production of dried fruit generated an output value of 3.32 billion yuan, representing 42.3 percent of the prefecture's total agricultural and pastoral output value. The total value of the entire industrial chain amounted to 12 billion yuan. The booming goji berry industry in Qinghai is backed by flourishing eco-friendly approaches. Additionally, a number of key projects highlight the province's commitment to green development: the operation of the Maerdang Hydropower Station, the completion of the Yangqu dam, the construction of the world's largest liquid air energy storage demonstration project in Golmud city, the operation of the Lijiaxia Hydropower Station, among others. Qinghai is consistently striving for green and sustainable development. By the end of last year, the province secured a leading position in China for its clean and new energy capacity and non-hydro renewable energy consumption, with the total installed clean energy capacity reaching 51.07 million kilowatts. Lithium-ion battery production in the province accounts for 10 percent of the country's total. Besides, the monitored area of organic grasslands has surpassed 150 million mu (about 10 million hectares). Today, Qinghai's development is featured by its lucid waters and lush mountains, with the thriving ecosystem emerging as the most inclusive public good for the residents. In 2023, 76 percent of Qinghai's fiscal expenditure went to livelihood projects. The growth in per capita disposable personal income of all residents outpaced the overall economic growth of the province. Farmers and herdsmen saw income growth surpassing China's national average, and the urban-rural income gap continued to narrow. Across Qinghai province, from valleys to grasslands, from snow-capped highlands to desert towns, ecological conservation and livelihood improvement are mutually reinforcing.
BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Two adorable photos of Yangtze finless porpoises have been serving as 56-year-old Liu Chenglin's WeChat profile picture, who has worked as a Yangtze River patrol officer, for the last five years. The pictures were taken in 2019 during a patrol training session in Yichang, Central China's Hubei Province. The need to protect the Yangtze finless porpoises has long been Liu's belief. "When I was young, I used to go fishing with my father in the Yangtze River. Back then, the Yangtze finless porpoises would chase after our boat, riding the waves with us," Liu recalled nostalgically. "But as time went on, it became increasingly difficult to catch fish in the river. The Yangtze finless porpoises rely on small fish for food, and as fish populations declined, the finless porpoises gradually disappeared," Liu sighed, noting that after the year of 2000, the fishery resources in the Yangtze River became scarce. "By 2010, it was difficult to make a living solely through fishing," Liu told the Global Times. The Yangtze finless porpoise is a nationally protected wild animal and one of the 13 flagship species identified by the World Wildlife Fund. It plays a crucial role in assessing the ecological status of the Yangtze River ecosystem. In the past, the ecological environment of the Yangtze River suffered severe damage due to overfishing and other intensive human activities. Before 2015, only 2 to 3 members of the species remained in the Yichang section of the Yangtze River. In 2018, data released by China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs showed that there were only about 1,012 finless porpoises left in the Yangtze River. Now, Liu is thrilled to witness the return of the finless porpoises, riding the waves alongside his boat just as before, and their numbers are increasing. "The Yangtze finless porpoises are the mascots of Yichang! And I have taken on a new role to protect them," Liu said with delight. On January 1, 2018, the Yichang Chinese Sturgeon Protection Zone became the first to implement a comprehensive ban on fishing, with all fishermen being resettled and transitioned into other occupations. In June of the same year, Yichang established an assistance patrol team. Liu, who had been a licensed fisherman since 1995, became one of the first members of the patrol team. "At that time, there were over 200 retired fishermen in our district, but only six patrol officers were chosen. I told myself that I had to work hard to pass the exam and be selected. I wanted to work on the river, but I also wanted to transform from being a 'fisherman' to a 'fish protector,'" said Liu. Yichang is located in the central and upper parts of the Yangtze River and plays a crucial role in protecting the river's ecosystem. The fishing resources are incredibly abundant, which makes it tempting for illegal fishermen and poses challenges in enforcing the ban. "When I first became a patrol officer, some friends thought I was doing a job that would make people discontent," Liu recalled. In the early days of the patrol team, fishermen could still be seen using electric nets or multiple fishing rods and hooks along the Yangtze River. Initially, it was difficult to cooperate with law enforcement and convince those engaged in illegal fishing to stop. The patrol officers faced verbal abuse, and Liu even had his face scratched by a fish hook during a confrontation with fishermen. "But our team is very united. We know where illegal fishing incidents are likely to happen. Our work can be seen as giving back to the Yangtze River using the skills we learned from her," Liu said. On January 1, 2021, a decade-long comprehensive fishing ban officially began in the mainstream of the Yangtze River and important tributaries. This led to 110,000 fishing boats and 231,000 fishermen retiring and going ashore, leading to a complete transformation of the economic and social development of the Yangtze River Basin toward a greener future. With the progress of Yangtze River conservation efforts, especially the implementation of the 10-year fishing ban, the concept of ecological civilization has deeply rooted itself in the hearts of the Chinese people as Liu found his job to be increasingly easier and more enjoyable now. "In the past, many fishermen weren't well educated, and were unaware of the significant impact of illegal fishing methods like electric fishing, poisoning, and blasting. But after raising awareness, their environmental consciousness has been enhanced. Some even created banners and videos voluntarily to promote the fishing ban on the internet," he said. Now, "See you at the dock" has become the enthusiastic slogan for Liu and his team members. The section of the Yangtze River in Yichang, which Liu patrols, is an important habitat for the Yangtze finless porpoise and a core protection area for Chinese sturgeons. He often takes a speedboat to observe the Yangtze finless porpoises and other precious animals that frequently appear in the Yangtze River. "At first, I could remember each individual, but as there are more Yangtze finless porpoises, and it's not easy for me to determine which is which," Liu shared. According to the latest statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, as of July 2023, more than 700 assisting patrol teams have been established in the entire Yangtze River Basin, with over 25,000 assisting patrol officers. "Our power may be small, but we are determined and confident in our mission to protect the Yangtze River. We firmly believe that in the future, the mountains along our Mother River will be greener, the water will be more beautiful, and people and nature will coexist in harmony," Liu said. 'Smiling angel' becomes internet celebrity For Jiang Meng, secretary-general of the Nanjing Finless Porpoise and Aquatic Life Conservation Association (NFPALCA), the happiest thing to do every day is to take a walk along the Yangtze River in Nanjing. The autumn and winter seasons are the best time to observe the Yangtze finless porpoise. With careful observation, people can always capture the graceful arcs of the animal's dark and agile bodies leaping out of the river. In December 2023, Jiang launched the "Yangtze Finless Porpoise Diary" column on his WeChat video account, recording daily encounters with the Yangtze finless porpoise and sharing them with netizens. Jiang is fascinated by the Yangtze finless porpoises because their mouths naturally curve upward, giving them a healing smiling appearance. The popularity of the finless porpoise on social media platforms is a source of great pride for him as it indicates that these "smiling angels" have become "internet celebrities." On September 26, 2023, the Nanjing Ecological Environment Protection and Education Center, in collaboration with the NFPALCA, launched the "Finding Smiles in the Yangtze River" live broadcast, which attracted nearly 50,000 netizens across the country. In the live chat, netizens asked questions about the differences between the Yangtze finless porpoise and a dolphin and the purpose of the porpoise's "bowing to the wind." Jiang cherishes every encounter with the Yangtze finless porpoise and appreciates the enthusiasm of netizens for the animal. He told the Global Times that his greatest wish is for these "smiling angels" to always be good companions for the Chinese people and "share the lucid waters and lush mountains" with us. However, for a long time, Jiang had been living in constant worry. In 2007, when he heard the news of the functional extinction of white-flag dolphins, he realized, for the first time, that "the Yangtze River was sick." A few years later, when he heard that there was a pod of "smiling angels" in the Yangtze River in imminent danger, he was unable to sit idly by. "I must do something for the Yangtze River!" With this personal call to action, over the last decade, Jiang and the association's experts and volunteers have held over a hundred science lectures and activities annually, and have created a venue for people to learn about the Yangtze finless porpoise and other aquatic species in the river. Through these efforts, more and more people have come to understand the importance and urgency of jointly protecting the Yangtze finless porpoise and the Yangtze River ecosystem. More people have also been inspired to join the association. On September 19, 2022, the fourth scientific investigation of the Yangtze finless porpoise in the entire Yangtze River basin was launched in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province, with Jiang as a member of the scientific investigation team. For him, this was not only an investigation of the current status of the Yangtze finless porpoise, but also an assessment of his decade of guardianship. "On September 25 – the seventh day of the investigation – we discovered the presence of the Yangtze finless porpoise throughout the route, from Yangzhou Sanjiangying, through the Zhenjiang conservation area, to the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge," said Jiang, when he realized that his efforts had borne fruit. In recent years, with the advancement of the Yangtze River conservation initiative, the playful glee of the Yangtze finless porpoise has been witnessed more frequently in the Nanjing section of the Yangtze River. According to the latest survey on the resources of the Nanjing Yangtze finless porpoise provincial nature reserve released by the Nanjing Greening and Landscaping Bureau, as of March 2023, the number of the Yangtze finless porpoises in Nanjing was stable and showed an increasing trend, with a population of about 62, making it one of the sections with the highest density of Yangtze finless porpoises. Currently, Jiang's association has nearly 30 staff members who are working together with local departments to promote Yangtze finless porpoise culture. "We hope to maximize the ecological and cultural value of the Yangtze finless porpoise, making the species a green engine that supports the high-quality development of Nanjing and the Yangtze River Economic Belt." China solution draws global attention On the Yangtze River, fishermen are now protectors of fish, epitomizing China's ecological and environmental protection efforts. In recent decades, especially the last decade, similar stories have unfolded across China – loggers have become forest rangers and firefighters; herdsmen have swapped hunting rifles for binoculars and telephoto lenses to observe and protect wildlife; villagers who once lived by logging and exploiting mountain resources now reap ecological benefits, with a true understanding of why "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," and willingly protecting their homeland. The Chinese path to modernization is the modernization of harmony between humanity and nature. Respecting, conforming to, and protecting nature are inherent requirements in building a comprehensively modern socialist country. Over the last decade, China has revised and enacted 13 laws and 17 administrative regulations on air, water, and soil pollution prevention; dozens of ecological civilization construction reform plans were also introduced. China's efforts in ecological and environmental protection are not only crucial for its sustainable development but also provide valuable experience and insight for global ecological and environmental protection. China's practice shows that through government guidance, technological innovation, and public participation, environmental protection and sustainable development can be effectively promoted. Erik Solheim, former under-secretary-general of the United Nations and former executive director of the UN Environment Program, told the Global Times, in an exclusive interview, that he used to recommend countries seeking environmental protection solutions to visit European cities like Brussels, Paris, and Berlin. However, he now advises them to look toward Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shenzhen, and Hangzhou. "It is clear to everyone that China is the absolute world leader (in this transition). Between 60 and 80 percent of all renewable technologies are now happening in China alone, including solar, wind, hydropower, electric cars, buses, trains, batteries…" he said. "China has at least 80 percent of the global market share in solar manufacturing capacity. The rest of the world needs to get up very early in the morning if they want to compete," he noted. Fred Krupp, president of the Environmental Defense Fund, also praised China's significant contributions to environmental protection and climate change in a previous interview with the Global Times. He noted that China's leading position in these areas has created a "race to the top" competition toward higher standards, which is beneficial to environmental protection work. https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202401/1304814.shtml
GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vipshop, a leading online discount retailer for brands in China ("Vipshop" or the "Company"), has forged a partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC). As a founding benefactor of Beijing's Miyun Close-to-Nature Forest Management and Bird Habitat Optimization Project, Vipshop commits to financing the initiative in its inaugural year. Vipshop Headquarters Building Situated in Wuzuolou Forest Park，which is adjacent to Beijing's Miyun Reservoir, this project is the brainchild of a strategic MOU inked between TNC and Beijing Municipal Forestry and Parks Bureau. Joining forces with entities such as Beijing Forestry Carbon and International Cooperation Affairs Center, Beijing Academy of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, and Sichuan Green Foundation, the endeavor champions the enhancement of forest ecosystem in Miyun District. Its primary objectives encompass biodiversity enhancement—with an emphasis on migratory bird habitats—and pioneering a global standard for close-to-nature forest management. Notably, Vipshop stands as a pledge member of the World Economic Forum's Trillion Trees Initiative through the 1t.org China Action. Spurred by the advocacy of organizations like TNC, businesses including Vipshop are increasingly championing the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem. "The ecological richness of the Miyun district is unparalleled. With this initiative, we're sculpting a new paradigm for the symbiotic relationship between people and nature," commented a TNC China spokesperson. The spokesperson elaborated that the project takes its cue from the close-to-nature forest management in Miyun District and the optimization of bird habitat. Adopting Nature-based Solutions (NbS), the endeavor will form a collaboration platform among multiple stakeholders from government, corporate, NGOs and local communities, aiming for a holistic improvement of the forest ecosystem within the watershed of Miyun Reservoir. The broader vision encompasses strengthening biodiversity, enhancing carbon sequestration, improving water conservation capabilities of forest, and augmenting the value of ecosystem services. In particular, Miyun's close-to-nature forest management aspires to establish thriving ecosystems that offer sanctuary to diverse wildlife, accentuating the multifaceted benefits forests proffer in terms of water conservation, biodiversity conservation, improve the resilience of forest ecosystem as well as carbon offsets as climate change countermeasures. The optimization of the Miyun bird habitat will be guided by the analysis of the investigation data of birds and their habitat around the Miyun Reservoir for a decade. The goal is to meticulously study the dynamic time-space patterns of different bird communities, identify critical habitats and their threats, and formulate forward-thinking, biodiversity-centric managerial strategies to further optimize birds habitat in around Miyun Reservior. A spokesperson from Vipshop shared, "Championing ecological stewardship and sustainable progress is more than corporate responsibility—it's our unwavering commitment. We're ecstatic about our involvement in this demonstration project. Alongside stalwarts like TNC, we're dedicated to fostering a harmonized bond between people and nature."
BEIJING, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, on March 5 took part in a deliberation with his fellow deputies from the delegation of Jiangsu Province at the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, the Xinhua News Agency reported. As one of the six deputies who gave a speech during the deliberation, Zhao Jianjun, an NPC deputy of Jiangsu delegation and the mayor of Wuxi, talked about how Wuxi, through green development and low-carbon transition, tried to build a beautiful Taihu Lake, China Central Television reported. Xi asked about the water quality of Taihu lake when he joined deputies from the Jiangsu delegation in 2023, Xinhua reported. He asked if blue-green algae persisted in the lake, which once caused the water quality to deteriorate severely. The beauty of the lake is described in the song "Taihu Mei," Xi said at the time. The lyrics describe the lake's natural resources and the local life. However, the thought of blue-green algae makes one feel uncomfortable, he said, Xinhua reported. "The Taihu Lake spans multiple provinces in the Yangtze River Delta. In recent years, we have adhered to an ecological priority and green development approach, achieving the best water quality in Taihu since there is monitoring record," said Zhao, the People's Daily reported. Zhao stated that Wuxi will continue to take proactive actions and collaborate within the development strategies of integrated development in the Yangtze River Delta and the Yangtze River Economic Belt, further amplifying the ecological value of harmonious mountains and waters, as well as the interdependence of the lake and the city, driving improvements in Taihu's water quality and algal conditions year after year. Every year during the two sessions, Xi participates in deliberations and discussions with deputies and political advisors. In many interactions, Xi shows great care of environmental protection and ecological conservation. In 2014, while participating in a deliberation with deputies of the Guizhou delegation, Xi asked in detail about costs to combat rocky desertification. The same year at Guangdong delegation, he asked about the PM 2.5 level in Pearl River Delta and the Dongjiang River water quality. In his deliberation during the two sessions in 2018, Xi told fellow lawmakers from Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to strengthen the protection of forests and wetlands, make more efforts to fight desertification and pollution, and build the "Green Great Wall" in the northern border of the motherland. Xi, in an article published in 2023 in Qiushi Journal, said that Chinese modernization is the modernization of harmony between humanity and nature. Promoting harmonious coexistence between humans and nature is a distinctive feature of Chinese modernization. We must be committed to green development. Green mountains are gold mountains. To protect the environment is to protect productivity, and to improve the environment is to boost productivity, Xi said while addressing the Leaders Summit on Climate via video link from Beijing in 2021. Beauty of Taihu Taihu Lake, located mostly in East China's Jiangsu Province, is China's third largest freshwater lake and nurtured the population- and industry-dense southern Jiangsu region. NPC deputy Yang Hengjun, a village Party chief from Jiangsu Province, clearly remembered March 5, 2023 when Xi joined the delegation discussions and asked about Taihu Lake. In response to the General Secretary's special care, a deputy from Suzhou reported our efforts and achievements in this regard, particularly the wastewater treatment, and this year mayor Zhao updated new progress we have made - Taihu Lake has seen its water quality improve to its best level in 30 years, Yang told the Global Times. In 2024, for the first time in three decades, the average water quality of the lake reached Grade III on the country's five-tier water quality system, meaning it was classed as "fairly good," according to the Department of Ecology and Environment of Jiangsu Province. The biodiversity index for aquatic life in the lake also improved to an "excellent" level, with the number of species in the basin increasing to 6,899, Xinhua reported. Elder generations from Suzhou, Wuxi and Changzhou, three manufacturing cities adjacent to Taihu, still remember how it was badly polluted. "When blue-green algae boom [due to eutrophication], the tap water was so stingy that we cannot use it to wash or bathe, not to mention drink and cook," Zhang Jingbo, a Wuxi-based composer, recalled the experience more than a decade ago. But it is completely different now as "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" has embedded in different sectors and people's daily life. In Yang's village, the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has reduced, certain household and agricultural wastes are transferred to fertilizers, sewage treatment is enhanced. People's living environment has improved; agriculture became more eco-friendly and organic products are yielding more incomes than before. The village has also developed photovoltaic projects and realized energy self-sufficiency. All these efforts also raised public awareness to protect environment and ecology, Yang said. In industry sector, plants of high pollution have been shut and others are transformed to minimize environmental impact, the Global Times learned. Li Aimin, a professor at School of Environment, Nanjing University and expert on pollution control of Taihu Lake, told the Global Times comprehensive measures have been adopted, including discharge control, upstream targeted pollution reduction, differentiated ecological restoration. The core is emphasizing ecological values, driving Taihu Lake's shift from ecological restoration to green development, Li said. Zhang the composer said as lyrics of the famous song go, "the beauty of Taihu lies in its water." Now the water is clean, and the wetlands are beautiful. For ordinary people, spending leisure time along the lake has become "such a pleasant thing." According to Li, Taihu Lake is poised to become a paragon of green development, integrating eco-tourism and leisure vacation functions, thereby achieving a harmony of ecological and economic value. In a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee in 2024, Xi pointed out that green development underlies high-quality development, and that the new productive forces in essence are green. Picture of harmony To embrace green development, China's top political advisory body set up a new sector on the environment and resources in 2023 to pool wisdom for the country's transition to a more eco-friendly and sustainable path. In 2024, Xi participated in a joint group meeting during the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Xi urged political advisors from the sector of environment and resources to make new contributions to ecological and environmental protection and sustaining high-quality development with high-level protection, according to Xinhua. The story of Ulan Suhai Lake, in Bayannur of Inner Mongolia, is a vivid example of realizing both high-quality development and high-level protection. Since 2018, Xi had given multiple instructions on ecological management of Ulan Suhai Lake when joining delegations of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region during the two sessions. In an inspection to Bayannur in 2023, Xi stressed it is important to fully and accurately implement the new development philosophy on all fronts, adhere to holistic conservation and systematic governance of mountains, rivers, forests, farmlands, lakes, grasslands and deserts, with sand control as focus and strengthening the eco-security shields in the northern region as fundamental goal. In recent years, the local authorities have actively sought out the "root causes" of pollution in Ulan Suhai Lake and developed "prescriptions" to address them, implementing a series of measures. For instance, to tackle pollution from industrial wastewater discharge, heavily polluting factories have been shut down, and wastewater treatment plants have been upgraded to ensure that all industrial wastewater is processed there, with discharge only permitted after meeting standards. To address pollution from agricultural irrigation, a comprehensive "Four Controls and Two Transformations" initiative has been widely launched, controlling fertilizer, pesticides, plastic film, and water use, as well as the resource utilization of livestock manure and straw. The integrated measures have "made a big difference" in my hometown, local tour guide Huang Jiangang told the Global Times, adding that pollution was tackled, desertification is besieged by afforestation and the lake became haven for wildlife. There are now more than 260 varieties of birds migrating and breeding in the lake area. Greater flamingos were spotted in May 2024, the first sighting of the species in the lake, according to Xinhua. The lake was little known by non-locals, but now more and more tourists are coming for its scenic views and various activities. Huang grasped the opportunity and became a tour guide, and the income is "beyond satisfaction." China's development concept in pursuit of harmony between human and nature looks beyond the anthropocentrism that prioritizes human interests above those of the natural world. Through scientific coordination of various factors within the natural environment and human society, Chinese modernization has pioneered a new approach to achieving coordinated progress in eco-social development and environmental protection, Fang Jingyun, an academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences and professor of Peking University, wrote on People's Daily. This article first appeared in the Global Times: https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202503/1329904.shtml
CGTN published an article on Chinese President Xi Jinping's latest inspection tour to southwest China's Guizhou Province. By introducing how Guizhou strives for high-quality economic growth and rural revitalization, the article showed China's unwavering determination to pursue high-quality development, which is key to its modernization drive. BEIJING, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At this year's Two Sessions – China's annual legislative and political consultative sessions – high-quality development is a buzzword. The first local inspection tour made by Chinese President Xi Jinping after the Two Sessions has again revealed the country's unwavering determination to pursue high-quality development, which is key to its modernization drive. From Monday to Tuesday, Xi visited southwest China's Guizhou, calling on the province to adhere to high-quality development and drive growth by further deepening reform and opening up comprehensively. High-quality development in Chinese modernization During the tour, Xi pointed out high-quality development is an essential requirement for advancing Chinese modernization, urging Guizhou to pursue high-quality development by strengthening its economy, driving innovation, and transforming traditional industries, while also protecting its ecological environment. Once considered the "poorest" province, Guizhou has made remarkable progress, alleviating over 9.2 million people from poverty within a decade by 2021. In 2024, Guizhou's GDP reached 2.27 trillion yuan ($311.6 billion), growing by 5.3 percent compared to the previous year, higher than the national average growth rate of 5 percent. Often dubbed China's big-data hub, Guizhou is the country's first national big-data comprehensive pilot zone, promoting big-data industry as the backbone of its high-quality social and economic development. Currently, 47 major data centers are either under construction or operational across this province. Through relentless efforts in ecological conservation, the province – home to the largest area of rocky desertification in China – saw its forest coverage rise to 63 percent by the end of 2023, with 99.1 percent of days in Guizhou's major cities meeting excellent air quality standards in 2024. Culture confidence Stressing Guizhou is rich in historical, red culture and ethnic culture, Xi called on the province to preserve the traditional culture, enhance cultural confidence to boost economic and social development. When visiting the Zhaoxing Dong Village in Liping County on Monday, Xi and the villagers sat around a fire pit to discuss all-around rural revitalization at a drum tower, a unique architecture for the Dong ethnic group that serves as a communal gathering spot. Xi stressed that areas with large ethnic minority populations should preserve their distinctive culture and let it shine through the integrated development of culture and tourism. Tourism has become a major industry and rural tourism is thriving, Xi said, wishing the villagers' lives to continuously prosper with each passing day. In recent years, Zhaoxing Dong Village has vigorously developed the tourism industry by setting up more than 400 hotels, homestay hotels and restaurants, fostering more than 60 traditional handicraft enterprises and generating employment and entrepreneurship for more than 2,000 people. Last year, the village received 1.027 million visitors, an increase of 63.4 percent, with tourism revenue reaching 1.02 billion yuan, an increase of 63.8 percent. The village's collective economic income reached 2.45 million yuan, while the villagers' per capita disposable income rose to about 41,600 yuan, up by 12.3 percent. https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-18/Xi-Jinping-inspects-Guizhou-stresses-high-quality-development-1BQgj2REwKc/p.html
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