President Xi Jinping's key quotes on environmental protection and governance

Thursday marks World Environment Day. China, connecting its own development with global development and linking the future of mankind with the vast life on Earth, has been advocating the building of an open, inclusive, clean and beautiful world that enjoys lasting peace, common security and common prosperity.

Committed to sustainable development and building a community for all life on Earth, the country has actively and persistently contributed to global efforts to combat climate change and tackle severe pollution, with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.

"Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets." President Xi Jinping's commitment to green development has not only driven significant progress in the country's environmental improvement and green transition, but also contributed to the advancement of a fairer and more equitable global climate governance system.

Here are some of Xi's key quotes in this regard.