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B. Zhang
1 In-Depth Study and Understanding of Xi Jinping
Thought on Ecological Civilization
1. Development of ecological civilization is an inevitable choice for the
sustainable development of the Chinese nation
First, human development activities must respect and protect nature; otherwise they
will be retaliated by nature. A civilization may thrive if its natural surroundings
thrive, and will suffer if its natural surroundings suffer. This is an irrefutable law.
Second, the old path of the US and Europe will lead to a dead end for us to
build a modern country. During a visit to Guangdong Province in December 2012,
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that “China’s modernization is unique,
unprecedented, and all-time great. The total population of developed countries in the
world is now less than 1.3 billion, which could be doubled by the modernization of
China that’s home to a population of 1.3 billion. However, sustainable development
will only be empty talk if we follow the old path that relies on resource consumption
and environmental pollution.”
Third, we owe a huge debt to the ecological environment. If we do not step up
efforts from now on, we will have to pay a much heavier cost in the future. On this
issue, we have no other choice.
Fourth, the development of ecological civilization concerns the welfare of the
people and the future of the nation. The 18th CPC National Congress incorporated the
ecological progress into the Five-Sphere Integrated Plan for building socialism with
Chinese characteristics. It made clear to vigorously promote ecological progress,
build a beautiful China, and realize the sustainable development of the Chinese
nation. This indicates a more profound understanding of the laws of socialism with
Chinese characteristics and demonstrates our firm will and determination to enhance
the development of ecological civilization.
2. Incorporate the ecological progress into the Five-Sphere Integrated Plan
Ecological progress requires far more than the efforts of a few departments relating
to environmental protection. We must give full play to the political strengths of the
socialist system with Chinese characteristics, give more prominence to the development of ecological civilization, and incorporate it into all aspects and the whole
process of economic, political, cultural, and social development. In terms of economic
development, we should combine the ecological progress with the efforts to adjust
the economic structure and shift the growth model. In terms of political development, we should pursue ecological progress while leveraging the advantages of the
socialist political system with Chinese characteristics and ensuring that both party
committees and governments are held accountable and that officials take responsibility for the protection of ecological environment.In terms of cultural development,
ecological progress should be advanced along with advocating green lifestyle and
promoting ecological culture. In terms of social development, we should mobilize
B. Zhang
1 In-Depth Study and Understanding of Xi Jinping
Thought on Ecological Civilization
1. Development of ecological civilization is an inevitable choice for the
sustainable development of the Chinese nation
First, human development activities must respect and protect nature; otherwise they
will be retaliated by nature. A civilization may thrive if its natural surroundings
thrive, and will suffer if its natural surroundings suffer. This is an irrefutable law.
Second, the old path of the US and Europe will lead to a dead end for us to
build a modern country. During a visit to Guangdong Province in December 2012,
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that “China’s modernization is unique,
unprecedented, and all-time great. The total population of developed countries in the
world is now less than 1.3 billion, which could be doubled by the modernization of
China that’s home to a population of 1.3 billion. However, sustainable development
will only be empty talk if we follow the old path that relies on resource consumption
and environmental pollution.”
Third, we owe a huge debt to the ecological environment. If we do not step up
efforts from now on, we will have to pay a much heavier cost in the future. On this
issue, we have no other choice.
Fourth, the development of ecological civilization concerns the welfare of the
people and the future of the nation. The 18th CPC National Congress incorporated the
ecological progress into the Five-Sphere Integrated Plan for building socialism with
Chinese characteristics. It made clear to vigorously promote ecological progress,
build a beautiful China, and realize the sustainable development of the Chinese
nation. This indicates a more profound understanding of the laws of socialism with
Chinese characteristics and demonstrates our firm will and determination to enhance
the development of ecological civilization.
2. Incorporate the ecological progress into the Five-Sphere Integrated Plan
Ecological progress requires far more than the efforts of a few departments relating
to environmental protection. We must give full play to the political strengths of the
socialist system with Chinese characteristics, give more prominence to the development of ecological civilization, and incorporate it into all aspects and the whole
process of economic, political, cultural, and social development. In terms of economic
development, we should combine the ecological progress with the efforts to adjust
the economic structure and shift the growth model. In terms of political development, we should pursue ecological progress while leveraging the advantages of the
socialist political system with Chinese characteristics and ensuring that both party
committees and governments are held accountable and that officials take responsibility for the protection of ecological environment.In terms of cultural development,
ecological progress should be advanced along with advocating green lifestyle and
promoting ecological culture. In terms of social development, we should mobilize