China is writing a new chapter in its pursuit of modernization with a draft environmental code. So, do you know which sub-provincial city in China was the first to pass legislation on wetland protection?

The answer is Wuhan.

Planning a trip to this city? Here are a few keywords for your reference: hot dry noodles, the iconic Yellow Crane Tower, and a wetland city of more than 10 million people.

Every winter, tens of thousands of migratory birds arrive to spend the season in the lakes and wetlands here, becoming new "neighbors" to the city's residents.

How does a megacity create space where people and wildlife can coexist?

As China steps into its 15th Five-Year Plan, the migratory birds spreading their wings mirror the country's efforts to turn the vision of a Beautiful China into reality. Let's start from Wuhan and explore how this story of protection and coexistence has taken shape.

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