How China promotes green development

“Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” – this core concept in China’s pursuit of ecological progress has not just led to significant improvement in the country’s environment, but also generated new growth impetus for the world’s second largest economy.

CGTN has designed a series of hand-drawn illustrations to highlight how China is exploring diverse pathways – from eco-tourism to new energy industries – to achieve both ecological sustainability and economic development.

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