Deserts, forests and 'green GDP' - what Xi discusses with fellow lawmakers

Lawmaker Zhou Yizhe, who works at a tree farm, told the story of his changing identity, transforming from a logger to a forest ranger. The tree farm where he works has completely abandoned timber production, shifting its focus to environmental protection.

Zhou said that more wild animals are coming to the tree farm now, and according to research, the eco-system in the forests and wetlands there has become a source of wealth.

"Your identity shift from a logger to a forest ranger epitomizes our country's transformation in industrial structures," Xi said after hearing Zhou's story.

Highlighting the concept of "green GDP," Xi said that maintaining a good ecological environment is of enormous value.

He called on Inner Mongolia to continue to fight pollution and improve the environment in both urban and rural areas.