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Preface
the development of ecological civilization in the past 70 years, especially studies
and implementation of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization. They reflect
the unremitting efforts of people from all walks of life to study and explore ways to
promote the development of ecological civilization, the Chinese people’s support for
the CPC in promoting economic development, environmental protection, and harmonious coexistence between man and nature, as well as their sense of responsibility
for making the country beautiful again.
This book and related activities have received strong support from the supervisory unit of the organizer and its leaders. They have placed high expectations
on the book. Chen Zongxing, Vice Chairman of the 11th National Committee of
the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Chairman of the China
Association for the Study and Promotion of Ecological Civilization, Xie Fuzhan,
Dean and Secretary of the Leading Party Members’ Group of the Chinese Academy
of Social Sciences, Li Ganjie, Minister of Ecology and Environment and Secretary
of the Leading Party Members’ Group of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment,
and Ma Jiantang, Secretary of the Leading Party Members’ Group of the Development Research Center of the State Council wrote prefaces for the book. The editorial
board hereby expresses its gratitude to them for accepting our invitation to write a
preface to this collection.
Xi Jinping pointed out that “important goals are the coordinates of our work.”
This project was launched by the organizers to realize these goals, open up horizons,
and establish coordinates for China’s efforts to build ecological civilization. As Chen
Zongxing pointed out, it is something that should be done and must be done well.
Over the past 70 years, from the approval of the “32-character environmental protection policy” and the first environmental protection document of the PRC at the first
environmental protection conference in Beijing in 1973 to the proposal of the argument that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” by Xi Jinping, the
Chinese people have continuously explored new ways to promote economic development and environmental protection, achieve the harmonious coexistence of man
and nature, and constantly deepen the understanding of the regularity of ecological
civilization development. This journey is full of ups and downs, but great achievements have been made. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party
of China, Xi Jinping has stood at the strategic height of upholding and developing
socialism with Chinese characteristics and realizing the great Chinese Dream. He has
profoundly and systematically answered why and what kind of ecological civilization
to build, how to build ecological civilization and other major theoretical and practical
issues. Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization effectively guides the development of ecological civilization in China and promoted historic reforms toward
sustainability in the Chinese society. By continuing to study, understand, and practice Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization while looking back on history, we
will be able to more deeply appreciate the great significance of Xi Jinping Thought
on Ecological Civilization, keep in mind that thriving ecosystems are a precondition for thriving human civilization, and strive for harmonious coexistence between
Preface
the development of ecological civilization in the past 70 years, especially studies
and implementation of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization. They reflect
the unremitting efforts of people from all walks of life to study and explore ways to
promote the development of ecological civilization, the Chinese people’s support for
the CPC in promoting economic development, environmental protection, and harmonious coexistence between man and nature, as well as their sense of responsibility
for making the country beautiful again.
This book and related activities have received strong support from the supervisory unit of the organizer and its leaders. They have placed high expectations
on the book. Chen Zongxing, Vice Chairman of the 11th National Committee of
the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Chairman of the China
Association for the Study and Promotion of Ecological Civilization, Xie Fuzhan,
Dean and Secretary of the Leading Party Members’ Group of the Chinese Academy
of Social Sciences, Li Ganjie, Minister of Ecology and Environment and Secretary
of the Leading Party Members’ Group of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment,
and Ma Jiantang, Secretary of the Leading Party Members’ Group of the Development Research Center of the State Council wrote prefaces for the book. The editorial
board hereby expresses its gratitude to them for accepting our invitation to write a
preface to this collection.
Xi Jinping pointed out that “important goals are the coordinates of our work.”
This project was launched by the organizers to realize these goals, open up horizons,
and establish coordinates for China’s efforts to build ecological civilization. As Chen
Zongxing pointed out, it is something that should be done and must be done well.
Over the past 70 years, from the approval of the “32-character environmental protection policy” and the first environmental protection document of the PRC at the first
environmental protection conference in Beijing in 1973 to the proposal of the argument that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” by Xi Jinping, the
Chinese people have continuously explored new ways to promote economic development and environmental protection, achieve the harmonious coexistence of man
and nature, and constantly deepen the understanding of the regularity of ecological
civilization development. This journey is full of ups and downs, but great achievements have been made. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party
of China, Xi Jinping has stood at the strategic height of upholding and developing
socialism with Chinese characteristics and realizing the great Chinese Dream. He has
profoundly and systematically answered why and what kind of ecological civilization
to build, how to build ecological civilization and other major theoretical and practical
issues. Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization effectively guides the development of ecological civilization in China and promoted historic reforms toward
sustainability in the Chinese society. By continuing to study, understand, and practice Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization while looking back on history, we
will be able to more deeply appreciate the great significance of Xi Jinping Thought
on Ecological Civilization, keep in mind that thriving ecosystems are a precondition for thriving human civilization, and strive for harmonious coexistence between