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across Zhejiang Province and followed up on its implementation by holding an annual
on-site meeting to give instructions and make case studies. Today this demonstration
program has been promoted nationwide as a paradigm. Third, the systematic outlook
on building ecological province was established. Xi Jinping urged the establishment
of five main systems underpinning the construction of an ecological province, namely
an eco-economic system centered on circular economy, a natural resource guarantee
system that is sustainable, an eco-environmental system with beautiful landscape,
a demographic ecosystem consistent with the bearing capacity of resources and
environment, and a scientific and efficient supportive system. Besides, Xi also paid
attention to coordinated land and sea governance, eco-friendly water governance,
and institutional and cultural development.
2 Governance Dimension of Xi Jinping Thought
on Ecological Civilization
The National Conference on Eco-environmental Protection held on May 18, 2018
marked the establishment of the Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization. At
the conference, General Secretary Xi demanded all parties to abide by the following
six principles when promoting ecological progress in the new era. (1) Uphold harmonious co-existence between man and nature, and prioritize conservation, protection
and the restoration of nature. Protect the environment as we protect our eyes, cherish
it as we treat our own lives, so that the beautiful nature and ecology will last forever
in serenity and harmony. (2) Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.
Implement the concept of innovative, coordinated, green, open and shared development, and work faster to develop spatial layouts, industrial structures, and way
of production and way of life that help conserve resources and protect the environment, so as to leave time and space for natural and ecological restoration. (3)
A sound eco-environment is the most inclusive form of public welfare. We should
protect ecology for people’s benefits, work hard to address outstanding environmental problems detrimental to public health, and keep meeting people’s growing
needs for a beautiful environment. (4) Mountains, rivers, forests, farmland, lakes
and grasslands are a community of life. An overall plan must be made that takes all
relevant factors into consideration, and multiple measures should be adopted simultaneously to advance eco-environmental progress in all respects. (5) Eco-environment
should be protected with the most rigorous laws and regulations. Institutional innovation should be accelerated and implementation strengthened to make regulations the
real deterrent. (6) Committed to jointly promoting a global eco-civilization, China
should get heavily involved in global environmental governance, help form global
solutions to eco-environmental protection and sustainable development, and play
a constructive role in international cooperation on climate change. General Secretary Xi made a special point of speeding up the creation of the eco-civilization
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across Zhejiang Province and followed up on its implementation by holding an annual
on-site meeting to give instructions and make case studies. Today this demonstration
program has been promoted nationwide as a paradigm. Third, the systematic outlook
on building ecological province was established. Xi Jinping urged the establishment
of five main systems underpinning the construction of an ecological province, namely
an eco-economic system centered on circular economy, a natural resource guarantee
system that is sustainable, an eco-environmental system with beautiful landscape,
a demographic ecosystem consistent with the bearing capacity of resources and
environment, and a scientific and efficient supportive system. Besides, Xi also paid
attention to coordinated land and sea governance, eco-friendly water governance,
and institutional and cultural development.
2 Governance Dimension of Xi Jinping Thought
on Ecological Civilization
The National Conference on Eco-environmental Protection held on May 18, 2018
marked the establishment of the Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization. At
the conference, General Secretary Xi demanded all parties to abide by the following
six principles when promoting ecological progress in the new era. (1) Uphold harmonious co-existence between man and nature, and prioritize conservation, protection
and the restoration of nature. Protect the environment as we protect our eyes, cherish
it as we treat our own lives, so that the beautiful nature and ecology will last forever
in serenity and harmony. (2) Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.
Implement the concept of innovative, coordinated, green, open and shared development, and work faster to develop spatial layouts, industrial structures, and way
of production and way of life that help conserve resources and protect the environment, so as to leave time and space for natural and ecological restoration. (3)
A sound eco-environment is the most inclusive form of public welfare. We should
protect ecology for people’s benefits, work hard to address outstanding environmental problems detrimental to public health, and keep meeting people’s growing
needs for a beautiful environment. (4) Mountains, rivers, forests, farmland, lakes
and grasslands are a community of life. An overall plan must be made that takes all
relevant factors into consideration, and multiple measures should be adopted simultaneously to advance eco-environmental progress in all respects. (5) Eco-environment
should be protected with the most rigorous laws and regulations. Institutional innovation should be accelerated and implementation strengthened to make regulations the
real deterrent. (6) Committed to jointly promoting a global eco-civilization, China
should get heavily involved in global environmental governance, help form global
solutions to eco-environmental protection and sustainable development, and play
a constructive role in international cooperation on climate change. General Secretary Xi made a special point of speeding up the creation of the eco-civilization