Twenty years ago, during an inspection tour of Yucun, a heavily polluted village in Zhejiang Province, Xi Jinping, then secretary of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee, put forward a profound idea: “Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.” This insight, now widely known as the “Two Mountains” theory, has since become a cornerstone of… Continue reading Inner Mongolia’s Practice of the Two Mountains Theory
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From Desert Dunes to Green Forests and Fertile Farmland, Tongliao in Inner Mongolia Offers a Blueprint for Ecological and Economic Restoration
In the sweltering heat of summer, a visitor to Nugusitai Town of Tongliao City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, might find it hard to recognise the landscape. Once a desolate expanse of drifting sand, the hillsides are now cloaked in lush forest. Tall wind turbines rotate quietly, and wetlands glimmer between groves of forest, providing a… Continue reading From Desert Dunes to Green Forests and Fertile Farmland, Tongliao in Inner Mongolia Offers a Blueprint for Ecological and Economic Restoration
Hulun Buir’s Grasslands Rebound Through Modern Herding and Sustainable, Cooperative Practices
On the vast Hulun Buir steppe in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, grasslands stretch as far as the eye can see. Known as one of the world’s four great grasslands and celebrated as the “kingdom of flora and fauna in north China,” the region has long been a cradle of traditional nomadic culture and… Continue reading Hulun Buir’s Grasslands Rebound Through Modern Herding and Sustainable, Cooperative Practices
Clean Energy Boosts Industrial Development in Tongliao
Energy has long played an indispensable role in the economic growth of Tongliao, a city on the eastern edge of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The city’s abundant coal reserves once provided a competitive advantage, fuelling the energy-intensive process of aluminium production. Over the years, Tongliao grew into the largest aluminium industry base in northeast China,… Continue reading Clean Energy Boosts Industrial Development in Tongliao
Inner Mongolia’s Forest Protection Paves the Way for Sustainable Development
Tucked away in the northeastern corner of China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the vast forests of the Greater Hinggan Mountains have undergone a remarkable transformation. Once heavily threatened by commercial logging, this region now exemplifies the transition to ecological preservation, with local communities incorporating conservation into their daily lives and future plans. Caring for the… Continue reading Inner Mongolia’s Forest Protection Paves the Way for Sustainable Development
The Rise of National Archaeological Parks – Where Relics Are Not Just Displayed but Also Experienced
With a civilisation spanning millennia, China has long been a custodian of profound historical heritage. In recent years, alongside the establishment of museums, the country has accelerated efforts to develop national archaeological site parks – innovative spaces that transform excavation sites into immersive classrooms. These parks not only preserve ancient relics but also invite the… Continue reading The Rise of National Archaeological Parks – Where Relics Are Not Just Displayed but Also Experienced
From Desert Dunes to Green Forests and Farmland, Tongliao in Inner Mongolia Offers Blueprint for Ecological and Economic Restoration
In the sweltering heat of summer, a visitor to Nugusitai Town of Tongliao City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, might find it hard to recognise the landscape. Once desolate expanse of drifting sand, the hillsides are now cloaked in lush forest. Tall wind turbines rotate quietly, and wetlands glimmer between groves of forest, providing a haven… Continue reading From Desert Dunes to Green Forests and Farmland, Tongliao in Inner Mongolia Offers Blueprint for Ecological and Economic Restoration
China is Playing a Key Role in Global Desertification Control
The 16th sessions of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) concluded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 14 December 2024. Centred around the theme Our Land Our Future, the conference adopted 39 resolutions addressing drought response, scientific innovation, dust storms, and future budgeting after 13 days of… Continue reading China is Playing a Key Role in Global Desertification Control
Inner Mongolia’s Pastoral Practices Can Be Adapted By Nigeria For The Management Of Its Grasslands
Imagine sipping on a cup of traditional Inner Mongolian tea, its warmth seeping into your soul as you gaze out at the endless expanse of lush grasslands. The scene is like a painting, where horses gallop carelessly, and cows and sheep graze contentedly under the vast blue sky. This picturesque landscape of Hulun Buir in… Continue reading Inner Mongolia’s Pastoral Practices Can Be Adapted By Nigeria For The Management Of Its Grasslands
Chinese Villagers Benefit From Rice Fields Transformed From Saline-Alkaline Land
Winter is not the prime season to visit the rice fields in the village of Xiaotanzi in Dalu Town, Jungar Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in north China. More than 1,000 mu (about 67 hectares) of land transformed from saline wasteland is left with rows of stubble. Summer is when this fertile land truly reveals… Continue reading Chinese Villagers Benefit From Rice Fields Transformed From Saline-Alkaline Land