Foreword IV
Build a Solid Foundation for Ecological Civilization
and Take the Green Development Path
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the CPC
Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as its core has summarized the laws of
human civilization development, created a long-term vision for, and taken a holistic
approach to the development of ecological civilization in China. In the past six years,
more and more Chinese people have realized “lucid waters and lush mountains
are invaluable assets.” The development of the top-level design and institutional
system of ecological civilization has been accelerated. China has stepped up pollution
control and environment protection and restoration, made remarkable strides in green
development, and significantly improved environmental quality.
In particular, Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization released at the 2018
National Conference on Eco-environmental Protection is a landmark achievement of
the CPC in theoretical innovation. It is a summation of ecological concepts, thoughts,
and strategies put forward by General Secretary Xi Jinping since the 18th National
Congress of the CPC. It provides fundamental guidelines for the development of
ecological civilization and modernization of harmonious coexistence between man
and nature in the new era. It is an important part of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism
with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization provides guidelines and principles for China’s efforts to make the country
beautiful again and build an ecological civilization. We should accelerate the reform
of the ecological civilization system under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought
on Ecological Civilization, actively drive the development of ecological civilization, promote green production methods and lifestyles, and place equal emphasis on
development, people’s livelihood, and environment protection.
To take the path of green development and modernization, we must thoroughly
understand and consciously follow the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization and follow the Eight Principles, that is, (i) thriving ecosystems are a
precondition for thriving human civilization; (ii) we must promote harmonious coexistence between man and nature; (iii) “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable
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Build a Solid Foundation for Ecological Civilization
and Take the Green Development Path
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the CPC
Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as its core has summarized the laws of
human civilization development, created a long-term vision for, and taken a holistic
approach to the development of ecological civilization in China. In the past six years,
more and more Chinese people have realized “lucid waters and lush mountains
are invaluable assets.” The development of the top-level design and institutional
system of ecological civilization has been accelerated. China has stepped up pollution
control and environment protection and restoration, made remarkable strides in green
development, and significantly improved environmental quality.
In particular, Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization released at the 2018
National Conference on Eco-environmental Protection is a landmark achievement of
the CPC in theoretical innovation. It is a summation of ecological concepts, thoughts,
and strategies put forward by General Secretary Xi Jinping since the 18th National
Congress of the CPC. It provides fundamental guidelines for the development of
ecological civilization and modernization of harmonious coexistence between man
and nature in the new era. It is an important part of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism
with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization provides guidelines and principles for China’s efforts to make the country
beautiful again and build an ecological civilization. We should accelerate the reform
of the ecological civilization system under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought
on Ecological Civilization, actively drive the development of ecological civilization, promote green production methods and lifestyles, and place equal emphasis on
development, people’s livelihood, and environment protection.
To take the path of green development and modernization, we must thoroughly
understand and consciously follow the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization and follow the Eight Principles, that is, (i) thriving ecosystems are a
precondition for thriving human civilization; (ii) we must promote harmonious coexistence between man and nature; (iii) “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable
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