Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization: Essence …
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program.” Man lives on earth, relies on nature for existence and development, and
creates and develops human civilization through the interactions and mutual effects
with nature. In this process, the man-nature relation has transformed from man relying
on nature to utilizing it and then to harmonious co-existence with it. Nowadays the
human society has gradually come to such a consensus—man lives thanks to nature;
man and nature are in a symbiotic relation; and damages to nature will eventually
hurt man itself. Man must respect, accommodate and protect nature, otherwise nature
will take revenge—this is an objective law that no one can resist.
3. Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets
This fully reflects the green development outlook of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization. General Secretary Xi has repeatedly underscored how important it is
to “correctly handle the relation between economic development and environmental
protection, keep in mind that protecting and improving the ecological environment
is protecting and developing productivity, and more consciously promote green,
circular and low-carbon development without sacrificing the environment for shortterm economic growth”. Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.
This assertion reveals the essential relation between development and protection,
and points out the methodology and new path for achieving inherent unity, mutual
promotion and symbiotic coordination between them. The adherence to green development is a profound revolution of the development outlook and values. Lucid waters
and lush mountains are not only natural and ecological wealth, but also social and
economic wealth. Protecting the ecological environment means protecting nature’s
value and adding value to nature’s capital, and protecting the potential of socioeconomic development. If we can translate environmental advantages into economic
and social advantages, lucid waters and lush mountains will be an endless source of
wealth. We need to adopt and implement new development concepts, properly handle
the relation between development and protection, and foster the green development
pattern and lifestyle, in the endeavor to push forward socioeconomic development
and environmental protection in parallel.
4. A sound ecology is the most inclusive wellbeing
This fully reflects the basic livelihood outlook of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological
Civilization. General Secretary Xi said, a good environment is part of the public’s
wellbeing, and green mountains and blue skies bring delight and happiness to the
people; protecting the ecological environment is a major political issue related to the
CPC’s mission and purpose and a major social issue concerning people’s livelihood;
and a good ecological environment is the most inclusive form of public wellbeing.
He also urged us to pursue ecological benefits for the people with the priority to
solving prominent ecological problems. These significant remarks have enhanced our
realization of the importance of ecological civilization, laid down the key principles
that must be observed when promoting ecological civilization in the new era, and
illustrated the people-centered development philosophy. They are a vital guide on our
work to advance ecological civilization and continuously meet people’s ever-growing
need for a beautiful ecological environment.
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program.” Man lives on earth, relies on nature for existence and development, and
creates and develops human civilization through the interactions and mutual effects
with nature. In this process, the man-nature relation has transformed from man relying
on nature to utilizing it and then to harmonious co-existence with it. Nowadays the
human society has gradually come to such a consensus—man lives thanks to nature;
man and nature are in a symbiotic relation; and damages to nature will eventually
hurt man itself. Man must respect, accommodate and protect nature, otherwise nature
will take revenge—this is an objective law that no one can resist.
3. Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets
This fully reflects the green development outlook of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization. General Secretary Xi has repeatedly underscored how important it is
to “correctly handle the relation between economic development and environmental
protection, keep in mind that protecting and improving the ecological environment
is protecting and developing productivity, and more consciously promote green,
circular and low-carbon development without sacrificing the environment for shortterm economic growth”. Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.
This assertion reveals the essential relation between development and protection,
and points out the methodology and new path for achieving inherent unity, mutual
promotion and symbiotic coordination between them. The adherence to green development is a profound revolution of the development outlook and values. Lucid waters
and lush mountains are not only natural and ecological wealth, but also social and
economic wealth. Protecting the ecological environment means protecting nature’s
value and adding value to nature’s capital, and protecting the potential of socioeconomic development. If we can translate environmental advantages into economic
and social advantages, lucid waters and lush mountains will be an endless source of
wealth. We need to adopt and implement new development concepts, properly handle
the relation between development and protection, and foster the green development
pattern and lifestyle, in the endeavor to push forward socioeconomic development
and environmental protection in parallel.
4. A sound ecology is the most inclusive wellbeing
This fully reflects the basic livelihood outlook of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological
Civilization. General Secretary Xi said, a good environment is part of the public’s
wellbeing, and green mountains and blue skies bring delight and happiness to the
people; protecting the ecological environment is a major political issue related to the
CPC’s mission and purpose and a major social issue concerning people’s livelihood;
and a good ecological environment is the most inclusive form of public wellbeing.
He also urged us to pursue ecological benefits for the people with the priority to
solving prominent ecological problems. These significant remarks have enhanced our
realization of the importance of ecological civilization, laid down the key principles
that must be observed when promoting ecological civilization in the new era, and
illustrated the people-centered development philosophy. They are a vital guide on our
work to advance ecological civilization and continuously meet people’s ever-growing
need for a beautiful ecological environment.