Industrialization and modernization are usually described as a double-edged sword: not only do they bring economic growth, but they also degrade the ecology. This has led to the global environmental crisis that is threatening about one million species. Against the background of economic globalization, every developing country is now facing a tough question: should we choose the beaten path of "pollution first, rectification later", or can economic growth be slowed down to prioritize ecological improvement? Let's see how China is balancing ecological protection and economic growth.