Embracing a greener future

In his report delivered to the opening session of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Oct 18, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that material, spiritual and ecological civilizations are all indispensable for a beautiful China.

Experience shows an ecological civilization may be the most difficult to achieve while the country pursues fast development because the consumption of resources is the easiest way to boost economic growth.

Yet while accumulating their wealth this way, people attach increasing importance to the ecological health of the country. But if ecological preservation or restoration cannot outpace the exploitation of nature, people will not enjoy spiritual peace, even if they are wealthy.