Xi Jinping: China taking vigorous measures to build ecological civilization
Updated 23:14, 30-Sep-2020
CGTN
00:44

China is taking multiple vigorous measures to develop its ecological civilization and help achieve global biodiversity goals, said Chinese President Xi Jinping at the United Nations Summit on Biodiversity on Wednesday.

During his speech, Xi stressed that China will continue striving to resolve environmental issues.

In this regard, he mentioned several measures that the country has taken, such as expediting legislation to protect biodiversity, drawing red lines for ecological protection, establishing a national park system, undertaking major projects for biodiversity protection, and coordinating and advancing biodiversity management.

The Chinese president said that the country's development is guided by the concept of ecological civilization. "Ecological progress is integrated into all aspects and the whole process of China's economic and social development," he said.