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G. Qiao
1 The Meaning of the Green Development of the Yangtze
River Economic Belt for Developing an Ecological
Civilization
Ecological civilization is shaping a form of cultural ethics that pursues harmonious
coexistence between man and nature and between people, coordinated development
and sustainable prosperity based on a virtuous cycle. It can be said that promoting
ecological progress concerns not only the people’s well-being, but also the distant
future of the nation, and is the necessary foundation for achieving sustainable development. Promoting ecological progress must be guided by the vision of ecological
civilization. It is actually the process of implementing the basic vision of ecological
civilization. It is generally believed that a concept is a rationalized idea. The vision
of ecological civilization reflects a new kind of harmony between man and nature
and between human beings, more compliant with the law of nature favorable for the
sustainable development of human society. As China moves into a new era in building
a socialist ecological civilization, the Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization
has taken shape, whose key message is embodied in the “eight views,” including
the view that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.” The principal
contradiction facing Chinese society has evolved. What we now face is the contradiction between unbalanced and inadequate development and the people’s ever-growing
needs for a better life which must be based on the environment and resources. Green
is associated with not only life, but also people’s well-being; it is valuable, and the
green culture should be promoted. The green development concept advocates respect
for nature and the coordinating economic development and environmental protection, so as to realize truly green development. Environmental protection is the red line
when we pursue green development. We should work hard to introduce new ideas
and transform development methods, rather than blindly pursue economic benefits
at the expense of ecological value.
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: “Green development is an inevitable
requirement for building a high-quality modern economic system and a fundamental
solution to pollution.” The ultimate goal of green development is to build an ecological civilization. Following the environmental crisis caused by the traditional extensive development model, green development has become a new type of social development model with the vision to build an ecological civilization. It can be said
that the fundamental mission of green development is to promote the development
of a socialist ecological civilization and guide the harmonious coexistence of man
and nature in China. Likewise, only under the guidance of the vision of ecological
civilization can we cultivate a solid foundation for green development.
The 18th CPC National Congress made the strategic decision to “vigorously
promote ecological progress.” The report of the 19th CPC National Congress clearly
proposed to “implement the strictest possible systems for environmental protection, and develop eco-friendly growth models and ways of life.” The Yangtze River
Economic Belt development strategy is the first national strategy to coordinate river
basin management, regional development, industrial transformation, spatial layout
G. Qiao
1 The Meaning of the Green Development of the Yangtze
River Economic Belt for Developing an Ecological
Civilization
Ecological civilization is shaping a form of cultural ethics that pursues harmonious
coexistence between man and nature and between people, coordinated development
and sustainable prosperity based on a virtuous cycle. It can be said that promoting
ecological progress concerns not only the people’s well-being, but also the distant
future of the nation, and is the necessary foundation for achieving sustainable development. Promoting ecological progress must be guided by the vision of ecological
civilization. It is actually the process of implementing the basic vision of ecological
civilization. It is generally believed that a concept is a rationalized idea. The vision
of ecological civilization reflects a new kind of harmony between man and nature
and between human beings, more compliant with the law of nature favorable for the
sustainable development of human society. As China moves into a new era in building
a socialist ecological civilization, the Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization
has taken shape, whose key message is embodied in the “eight views,” including
the view that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.” The principal
contradiction facing Chinese society has evolved. What we now face is the contradiction between unbalanced and inadequate development and the people’s ever-growing
needs for a better life which must be based on the environment and resources. Green
is associated with not only life, but also people’s well-being; it is valuable, and the
green culture should be promoted. The green development concept advocates respect
for nature and the coordinating economic development and environmental protection, so as to realize truly green development. Environmental protection is the red line
when we pursue green development. We should work hard to introduce new ideas
and transform development methods, rather than blindly pursue economic benefits
at the expense of ecological value.
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: “Green development is an inevitable
requirement for building a high-quality modern economic system and a fundamental
solution to pollution.” The ultimate goal of green development is to build an ecological civilization. Following the environmental crisis caused by the traditional extensive development model, green development has become a new type of social development model with the vision to build an ecological civilization. It can be said
that the fundamental mission of green development is to promote the development
of a socialist ecological civilization and guide the harmonious coexistence of man
and nature in China. Likewise, only under the guidance of the vision of ecological
civilization can we cultivate a solid foundation for green development.
The 18th CPC National Congress made the strategic decision to “vigorously
promote ecological progress.” The report of the 19th CPC National Congress clearly
proposed to “implement the strictest possible systems for environmental protection, and develop eco-friendly growth models and ways of life.” The Yangtze River
Economic Belt development strategy is the first national strategy to coordinate river
basin management, regional development, industrial transformation, spatial layout