With green development shaping the path forward, this picture series highlights the fruits of ecological protection in China. From alpine forests to wetlands and deserts, a rich array of wildlife echoes the country's ongoing commitment to sustainable development and building an ecological civilization.
An endangered Yunnan snub-nosed monkey (top) and an endangered golden snub-nosed monkey. /VCG
A great hornbill (top) and a wreathed hornbill. /VCG
A hard-leaved pocket orchid (top) and golden slipper orchids. /VCG
An endangered red panda (top) and a giant panda cub. /VCG
Black-necked cranes (top) and red-crowned cranes. /VCG
A Siberian tiger (top) and a Chinese mountain cat. /VCG
(Cover: A golden pheasant. /VCG)