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B. Zhang
At the sixth group study session of the Political Bureau of the 18th CPC Central
Committee in May 2013, Comrade Xi Jinping pointed out that “We must establish the
accountability system. What I’m talking about here is the system to hold the leading
cadres accountable. We must hold to account on a permanent basis those who cause
serious consequences through blind decisions that disregard the environment. When
dealing with actions that damage the environment, we must not be soft or make exceptions. Otherwise it will become a mere formality. Some officials leave an environmental mess behind, but they still get promoted without being held accountable. We
cannot let it happen. Organizational departments, comprehensive economic departments, statistical departments, and supervision departments must fully implement
the accountability system. The concept of red lines for ecological protection must
be firmly established. We are now facing quite serious problems in ecological environment, calling for the most draconian measures. Regarding the eco-environment
protection, anyone that oversteps the prescribed limit will be punished.”
5. Protect the ecological environment with the focus on prominent problems
that directly affect the people
To protect the ecological environment, we must adhere to the people-centred thinking
and start from the environmental problems that are most concerned by the masses,
such as heavy air pollution, drinking water safety, black and odorous water bodies. We
should think big and act small to resolve the eco-environmental problems on a larger
scale. This embodies a working method as well as the people-centred governance of
the CPC.
At the 14th meeting of the CPC Central Leading Group for Financial and
Economic Affairs in December 2016, Comrade Xi Jinping said, “What’re the
concerns of the people? They are concerned about the food safety, heating in winter,
smog, waste incineration without damaging health, elderly care services, affordable housing, among others. They are more concerned about these issues than the
economic growth rate. If we meet the growth target but make no progress in resolving
the outstanding issues that are common concern of the people, the people won’t agree
with us even if we announce to have achieved the goal of building a moderately
prosperous society in all respects.”
During a panel discussion with deputies to the 3rd Session of the 12th National
People’s Congress from Jiangxi Province in March 2015, Comrade Xi Jinping further
pointed out that “The environment is crucial to the wellbeing of the public, since blue
skies and verdant surroundings allow us to feel the beauty and joy of life. We should
protect the environment like we protect our eyes and treat the environment the way
we treat our lives.”
6. The development of ecological civilization must adopt systematic governance
Comrade Xi Jinping has put forward profound viewpoints in this regard, with a series
of important statements. The systematic governance has been stressed from spatial
perspective on the one hand and from working measures on the other hand.
B. Zhang
At the sixth group study session of the Political Bureau of the 18th CPC Central
Committee in May 2013, Comrade Xi Jinping pointed out that “We must establish the
accountability system. What I’m talking about here is the system to hold the leading
cadres accountable. We must hold to account on a permanent basis those who cause
serious consequences through blind decisions that disregard the environment. When
dealing with actions that damage the environment, we must not be soft or make exceptions. Otherwise it will become a mere formality. Some officials leave an environmental mess behind, but they still get promoted without being held accountable. We
cannot let it happen. Organizational departments, comprehensive economic departments, statistical departments, and supervision departments must fully implement
the accountability system. The concept of red lines for ecological protection must
be firmly established. We are now facing quite serious problems in ecological environment, calling for the most draconian measures. Regarding the eco-environment
protection, anyone that oversteps the prescribed limit will be punished.”
5. Protect the ecological environment with the focus on prominent problems
that directly affect the people
To protect the ecological environment, we must adhere to the people-centred thinking
and start from the environmental problems that are most concerned by the masses,
such as heavy air pollution, drinking water safety, black and odorous water bodies. We
should think big and act small to resolve the eco-environmental problems on a larger
scale. This embodies a working method as well as the people-centred governance of
the CPC.
At the 14th meeting of the CPC Central Leading Group for Financial and
Economic Affairs in December 2016, Comrade Xi Jinping said, “What’re the
concerns of the people? They are concerned about the food safety, heating in winter,
smog, waste incineration without damaging health, elderly care services, affordable housing, among others. They are more concerned about these issues than the
economic growth rate. If we meet the growth target but make no progress in resolving
the outstanding issues that are common concern of the people, the people won’t agree
with us even if we announce to have achieved the goal of building a moderately
prosperous society in all respects.”
During a panel discussion with deputies to the 3rd Session of the 12th National
People’s Congress from Jiangxi Province in March 2015, Comrade Xi Jinping further
pointed out that “The environment is crucial to the wellbeing of the public, since blue
skies and verdant surroundings allow us to feel the beauty and joy of life. We should
protect the environment like we protect our eyes and treat the environment the way
we treat our lives.”
6. The development of ecological civilization must adopt systematic governance
Comrade Xi Jinping has put forward profound viewpoints in this regard, with a series
of important statements. The systematic governance has been stressed from spatial
perspective on the one hand and from working measures on the other hand.