Eco forum upholds balance of man, nature

The harmony between man and nature is a principle that the Chinese people have upheld for thousands of years, and in the modern world, ecological development requires innovation and global cooperation, said government officials and scholars at a forum that opened on July 27 in Guiyang, capital of Guizhou province.

The Eco-Forum Global, Guiyang, with a focus on "Green economy and inclusive growth in a transformational world", is being promoted as a platform for governments, companies and scholars to showcase their latest achievements and exchange views about ecological development.

Li Jinhua, vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, said that many developing nations, including China, are going to achieve modernization in the next 40 years, and their development must be carried out along green lines.