"Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" - this core concept in China's pursuit of ecological progress has substantially improved the country's environment. How has green transformation shaped a Beautiful China over the past decades? As a firsthand witness to this extraordinary journey, Erik Solheim, Co-Chair of the Europe-Asia Center and former UN Under-Secretary-General, explains how China has evolved from a follower in environmental protection to a global leader in the green transition.