Since Xi Jinping took office as Chinese president in 2013, China has made unprecedented efforts to fight pollution, protect the ecosystem and combat climate change. 

During domestic inspections, Xi often included ecological investigations on the schedule. Back in 2005, he put forward the notion that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" in east China's Zhejiang Province and called for pursuing harmony between man and nature as well as a balance between the economy and society. 

Xi's concept has encouraged China's local authorities and people to pursue high-quality and sustainable growth through protecting the environment and developing green industries. He is guiding China to deliver on its promise to the world of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.