Leave space for ecology, meet beautiful China
2026-07-15
On one side is the vibrant "Finless Porpoise Bay", and on the other is the world-class bridge under construction; On one hand, it concerns ecological protection, and on the other hand, it connects development. How should one make a decision when facing a conflict between the two? A bridge provides a resounding answer.
In Ezhou, Hubei, in order to protect the "home" of the finless porpoise, the south main tower of the Yanji Yangtze River Bridge voluntarily retreated 210 meters towards the shoreline. This' retreat 'has increased the engineering workload by 600 million yuan in just one span, but has resulted in an immeasurable ecological value. This' retreat 'is a vivid practice of the Yangtze River protection strategy, and also a firm answer to the construction of a beautiful China.
The 210 meter setback of the bridge is a responsible act of actively leaving ecological space, and also a vivid reflection of China's firm pursuit of ecological priority and green development. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China's ecological civilization construction has achieved remarkable achievements that have attracted worldwide attention. Along the Yangtze River, from the chemical industry surrounding the river to the zero clearance of shorelines and the competition of finless porpoises, the Gobi Desert outside the Great Wall has expanded from sandstorms to a green landscape, and the production and lifestyle have gradually shifted from extensive to green and low-carbon. All of these are vivid echoes of China's commitment to sustainable development.
At the level of ecological strategy, ecological environment protection is always placed at a strategic high position, and a forward-looking ecological strategy system is used to lead the way of ecological environment protection.
Look at the top-level design. The 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China outlined the governing philosophy and goals of "Beautiful China", the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China deployed the goal of "Beautiful China" in stages, and the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China set the banner for the practical path of "Beautiful China". Through repeated scientific decisions, the "governance of China" for a beautiful China has become increasingly clear, leading the people of the whole country to tirelessly strive to turn the blueprint for a beautiful China into reality.
Look at the legal system. From national level basic laws to local environmental regulations, from regulations on environmental protection elements to environmental administrative regulations and departmental rules, from environmental protection technical specifications to ecological protection red line systems, a complete legal system constitutes the electrified "high-voltage line" that safeguards the ecological environment.
Observe the level of execution. The core ecological projects in the six key areas have been fully launched and advanced in depth, and the three major "defense battles" of blue sky, clear water, and clean land have been fully launched. Taking the ecological environment governance and emission reduction project as an example, during the 14th Five Year Plan period, by orderly promoting the elimination of outdated production capacity and ultra-low emission transformation, the world's largest clean power supply system and clean steel production system were built, transforming the former "industrial wind" into a "rural wind".
Top level design ensures stable direction, legal system clarifies boundaries, and enforcement ensures effectiveness. This stable 'triangle' is the 'hard support' for leaving ecological space and accelerating the construction of a beautiful China. This profound strategic wisdom is the confidence and responsibility of a nation in global ecological governance.
In the development blueprint, green is an indispensable background color. How to choose between "economic account" and "ecological account" when they conflict?
Leave a blank space for ecology. On the Pinglu Canal in Guangxi, the local government invested in the construction of China's first wildlife exclusive passage bridge across the canal. This bridge is not paved with asphalt, only with soil, and neither pedestrians nor vehicles. It is a "corridor of life" dedicated to animal migration, forming a unique "scenic line".
Feed the economy back with ecology. In Sanshan Lake, Ezhou, there used to be many water restaurants on the surface of the lake, and the water pollution was severe. After the implementation of the Yangtze River Protection Strategy, all water restaurants were demolished, and grass was planted, water was controlled, and embankments were returned to the lake. Nowadays, relying on the clean and green ecology of Sanshan Lake, the local community has launched the "Rural Maker Recruitment Program" to transform this area into a popular camping base, doubling the collective income of the village.
Development and protection are never contradictory. To calculate the "long-term account" well, we must not only firmly guard the ecological protection red line, but also be good at exploring new economic growth points from the green mountains and rivers, and transform ecological dividends into tangible economic increments.
Building the beautiful China that the people aspire to in their hearts is a must answer question in the exam papers of the new era. Leaving a blank space for urban ecology, making green accessible, can continuously enhance people's sense of happiness and achievement.
Let every ecological investment be used for the people. In Wuhan, the government has invested real money to fully activate scattered green spaces, corner open spaces, and idle land in the city. 788 pocket parks have been built, allowing citizens to truly feel the green sense of "seeing green through the window and enjoying the scenery when they go out".
Assessing the 'real achievements' of green development. The "Measures for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Building a Beautiful China" clearly require that we should not only focus on actual achievements and motivate responsibility, but also adhere to goal orientation and problem orientation. Moreover, we should take the satisfaction of the masses as the evaluation standard, indicating the practical direction of building a beautiful China and using the "hard lever" of evaluation to force the "real achievements" of green development.
In the practice of Chinese path to modernization, the building of a beautiful China is a proper meaning. Quantify the people's longing for "poetry and distant places" in each indicator of building a beautiful China; Write responsibility into the "roadmaps" of building a beautiful China, and respond to the fervent expectations of people's livelihoods with a livable and business friendly ecological environment.
The ecological blank space has its own beautiful scenery. The construction of a beautiful China is not something that can be achieved overnight. It requires a sense of responsibility and a determination to work hard for a long time. We must do a good job in ecological environment protection, which is the greatest potential benefit for future generations. We must win the initiative with green development, unite the people, and move towards the future. (Outlook New Era)
Edit：Luoyu Responsible editor：Zhoushu
Source：cnhubei.com
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