Decoding Xiamen Sample of Beautiful China: A Model for Ecological Civilization
China News Service, Beijing, February 23 – Xiamen, a picturesque city on the sea, is setting an example for the rest of China with its harmonious coexistence of landscape and sea. Known for its blue skies, vast seas, and dotted with egrets, Xiamen has become a city with “beauty” as its business card. Behind this transformation lies a 36-year journey and the key to building a beautiful China.
Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, has emphasized the importance of building a Beautiful China to promote modernization in harmonious coexistence between man and nature. The Xiamen sample, an important part of the Beautiful China Atlas, is crucial in decoding the path towards achieving this vision.
The transformation of Xiamen began with a shift from development priority to protection priority. Xi Jinping, during his time working in Xiamen over 30 years ago, highlighted the importance of nature protection over economic development. This set the stage for the city’s transformation, with initiatives such as the comprehensive management of Yuandang Lake leading to significant improvements in the city’s environment.
Xiamen’s approach to ecological restoration and protection has not only benefited the city but has also set an example for the rest of China and the world. The city’s comprehensive management of the bay area, shoreline ecology, mangrove restoration, and biodiversity protection has been lauded as a rare and successful model globally. Yuandang Lake, in particular, has become a training ground for officials and technical personnel from over 100 developing countries, showcasing China’s commitment to sharing its ecological wisdom.
China’s focus on ecological civilization and sustainable development is not only reshaping the country but also offering an alternative to the resource-intensive models followed by many Western countries. As China leads the way in improving the ecological environment and developing new technologies, it is becoming a pioneer in high-quality development and environmental governance.
Xiamen, with its green waters and lush mountains, is a testimony to the success of China’s efforts in building a beautiful country. As the world looks towards sustainable development and environmental protection, Xiamen stands as a beacon of hope and inspiration for a greener future.
[Editor in charge: Nisna]