Profoundly Understanding the Multiple
Relations in Ecological Civilization
Hongchun Zhou
Ecological progress is coordinated and integrated with economic, political, cultural
and social progress. Economic development is the foundation, social development the
goal, political development the guarantee and cultural inheritance and innovation the
soul. In promoting ecological progress, we should bear in mind the current conditions
while looking to the future; push it forward comprehensively with clear priorities;
practice it in China but also take the lead in the world; and focus on outstanding
environmental problems while emphasizing systematic and overall effects. We cannot
drain the pond for fish or kill the hen for eggs—that’s sacrificing our offspring’s wellbeing for immediate interests and short-term growth; nor can we give up development
and willingly stay in poverty for environmental protection. It’s hard to realize a sound
ecosystem cycle without livelihood improvement, and livelihood won’t sustain either
if we neglect the improvement of environmental quality. Therefore, we must adopt
green development, take the path of sustainable development and walk into a new
era of ecological civilization.
1 The Relation Between Five-Sphere Integrated Plan
and Spheres Involved
Ecological progress is coordinated and integrated with economic, political, cultural
and social development. Ecological civilization, which encompasses vitality,
carrying capacity and integrating ability, is the foundation for economic, political,
social and cultural progress.
Economic development is the foundation for material civilization. Putting
economic development in the center holds the key to solving all problems in China
and prospering the nation, and is a fundamental step to lift the nation from poverty
H. Zhou (B)
Development Research Center of the State Council, Beijing, China
© China Environment Publishing Group Co., Ltd. 2021
J. Pan et al. (eds.), Beautiful China: 70 Years Since 1949 and 70 People’s Views
on Eco-civilization Construction, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6742-5_48
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Relations in Ecological Civilization
Hongchun Zhou
Ecological progress is coordinated and integrated with economic, political, cultural
and social progress. Economic development is the foundation, social development the
goal, political development the guarantee and cultural inheritance and innovation the
soul. In promoting ecological progress, we should bear in mind the current conditions
while looking to the future; push it forward comprehensively with clear priorities;
practice it in China but also take the lead in the world; and focus on outstanding
environmental problems while emphasizing systematic and overall effects. We cannot
drain the pond for fish or kill the hen for eggs—that’s sacrificing our offspring’s wellbeing for immediate interests and short-term growth; nor can we give up development
and willingly stay in poverty for environmental protection. It’s hard to realize a sound
ecosystem cycle without livelihood improvement, and livelihood won’t sustain either
if we neglect the improvement of environmental quality. Therefore, we must adopt
green development, take the path of sustainable development and walk into a new
era of ecological civilization.
1 The Relation Between Five-Sphere Integrated Plan
and Spheres Involved
Ecological progress is coordinated and integrated with economic, political, cultural
and social development. Ecological civilization, which encompasses vitality,
carrying capacity and integrating ability, is the foundation for economic, political,
social and cultural progress.
Economic development is the foundation for material civilization. Putting
economic development in the center holds the key to solving all problems in China
and prospering the nation, and is a fundamental step to lift the nation from poverty
H. Zhou (B)
Development Research Center of the State Council, Beijing, China
© China Environment Publishing Group Co., Ltd. 2021
J. Pan et al. (eds.), Beautiful China: 70 Years Since 1949 and 70 People’s Views
on Eco-civilization Construction, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6742-5_48
485