China now has 56.35 million hectares of wetlands, with the most complete wetland types in the world. The country also has 82 wetlands of international importance, 29 wetlands of national importance, 1,021 wetlands of provincial importance and 903 national wetland parks. China released a plan aiming to increase its wetland protection rate to 55 percent by 2025, while having 20 more wetlands of international importance and 50 more of national importance. By 2030, China is expected to become a key participant, contributor and leader in global wetland protection and restoration, according to the plan.