The wetlands of Pingdu, a county-level city in Qingdao, Shandong province, began seeing a major influx of migratory birds in early December, 2020. [Photo by Tian Dafang/For chinadaily.com.cn]

China has taken a positive stance on greener, sustainable development in recent years.

近年来，中国在绿色可持续发展方面采取了积极的态度。

Last year, ecological civilization topped the agenda of the Chinese government. With its impressive efforts to improve ecological conditions, Fujian along with Jiangxi and Guizhou provinces, were declared by the central government as role models for the rest of the country.

过去一年，生态文明成为中国政府的首要议题。由于在改善生态环境方面做出了骄人的成绩，福建与江西、贵州三省，被中央政府列为全国其他省份的榜样。

The three provinces were designated as pilot zones for ecological civilization in 2016.

2016年，这三个省被确定为国家生态文明试验区。

Since taking office in 2012, President Xi has been stressing the progress of ecological preservation. His ecological civilization theory reflects a profound shift in China's concept and model of development, and represents the Chinese people's expectations for a better life.

自2012年上任以来，习近平总书记一直在强调保护生态环境，其生态文明思想反映了中国在发展概念和模式上的深刻转变，也代表了中国人民对美好生活的期许。

green development   绿色发展

green recovery  绿色复苏

low-carbon development  低碳发展 （请戳往期链接）

carbon neutrality  碳中和 （请戳往期链接）

prioritizing ecological conservation  生态优先

biodiversity   生物多样性

Collected and edited by Lv Yun

Source:  China Daily

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