Mankind Will Awaken to Ecological Civilization
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US-dominated global governance landscape that took form after the Cold War has
undergone notable changes, and developing countries are having a greater say in
international politics with the rapid development of emerging economies like China,
India, Brazil and South Africa. The expansion from G7 to G20 and the formation of
BRICS are clear manifestation of multi-polar governance. In today’s world, there are
at least three poles—North America, West Europe and Asia. The world is marching
steadily toward multi-polar governance.
As a major reform of civilization, ecological civilization is the inevitable trend
of world evolution. Fortunately, China’s role and contribution in this new transition
is drastically different from the last time. Under the feudal autocracy of the Qing
Dynasty, China in modern times missed the historic opportunity of transformation and
slipped to a position of being bullied and humiliated. In comparison, the new round
of technological revolution and the new civilization form have appeared along with
the prophecy that “the mankind will eventually walk into the new era of ecological
civilization” made by CPC and the Chinese government. How to grasp this strategic
opportunity, make the best use of it in China and spread the best practices to the world
is a mission that has fallen on the shoulders of China as well as all people in the world
that pursue peace and development. The prophecy, like a beacon, will lead China and
the whole world toward a beautiful future in the midst of bewildering and profound
changes and uncertainties, will be a millennial cause of lasting development jointly
pursued by mankind, and will bring the great vision of the harmony between man
and nature. To be able to unite and lead the world, we need ideal and vision, which is
why ecological civilization is even more significant than the 2030 Agenda and Paris
Agreement.
I believe justice, kindness and wisdom will defeat evil, greed and ignorance.
Guided by the Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for
a new era, especially the Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization, we will
strive to build a beautiful China, build a community with a shared future using
Five-Sphere Integrated Plan and “Five Transcendences,” and make sure man and
nature will co-exist and co-develop together in harmony. “Civilization prospers when
ecological prospers; civilization declines when ecological declines.” The world trend
forges ahead with unstoppable momentum. Those who follow it will thrive and those
who go against it will perish. Thirty years from now, when China has achieved the
“two centenary goals,” the human community will understand more deeply that only
when the whole world joins hands, awakens to ecological civilization and ultimately
marches toward that new era is it possible to bring our beautiful vision into reality.
That’s not a choice—it is the only way forward for mankind.
433
US-dominated global governance landscape that took form after the Cold War has
undergone notable changes, and developing countries are having a greater say in
international politics with the rapid development of emerging economies like China,
India, Brazil and South Africa. The expansion from G7 to G20 and the formation of
BRICS are clear manifestation of multi-polar governance. In today’s world, there are
at least three poles—North America, West Europe and Asia. The world is marching
steadily toward multi-polar governance.
As a major reform of civilization, ecological civilization is the inevitable trend
of world evolution. Fortunately, China’s role and contribution in this new transition
is drastically different from the last time. Under the feudal autocracy of the Qing
Dynasty, China in modern times missed the historic opportunity of transformation and
slipped to a position of being bullied and humiliated. In comparison, the new round
of technological revolution and the new civilization form have appeared along with
the prophecy that “the mankind will eventually walk into the new era of ecological
civilization” made by CPC and the Chinese government. How to grasp this strategic
opportunity, make the best use of it in China and spread the best practices to the world
is a mission that has fallen on the shoulders of China as well as all people in the world
that pursue peace and development. The prophecy, like a beacon, will lead China and
the whole world toward a beautiful future in the midst of bewildering and profound
changes and uncertainties, will be a millennial cause of lasting development jointly
pursued by mankind, and will bring the great vision of the harmony between man
and nature. To be able to unite and lead the world, we need ideal and vision, which is
why ecological civilization is even more significant than the 2030 Agenda and Paris
Agreement.
I believe justice, kindness and wisdom will defeat evil, greed and ignorance.
Guided by the Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for
a new era, especially the Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization, we will
strive to build a beautiful China, build a community with a shared future using
Five-Sphere Integrated Plan and “Five Transcendences,” and make sure man and
nature will co-exist and co-develop together in harmony. “Civilization prospers when
ecological prospers; civilization declines when ecological declines.” The world trend
forges ahead with unstoppable momentum. Those who follow it will thrive and those
who go against it will perish. Thirty years from now, when China has achieved the
“two centenary goals,” the human community will understand more deeply that only
when the whole world joins hands, awakens to ecological civilization and ultimately
marches toward that new era is it possible to bring our beautiful vision into reality.
That’s not a choice—it is the only way forward for mankind.