Theoretical Perception and Logic Expression of Ecological Civilization Strategy in the New Era

Both the 18th and 19th National Congress of the CPC exalted ecological civilization to be part of the Five-Sphere Integrated Plan for the socialist cause and a national development strategy, and put it in a significant position in endeavors to build a beautiful China and realize the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation. When joining the deliberations of the Inner Mongolia delegation during the second session of the 13th National People’s Congress, General Secretary Xi Jinping particularly stressed “maintaining the strategic resolve of building an ecological civilization.” When addressing the opening ceremony of the 2019 Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition, he further announced the inclusion of ecological civilization in China’s overall development plan. Since the development of ecological civilization is included both in the Five-Sphere Integrated Plan for modernization in the new era and in the overall national development plan, I believe it is now regarded as a major development strategy, and the series of assertions made by General Secretary Xi are the guiding thoughts on advancing this strategy across the board. Below is a brief overview and systematic explanations of eight important theoretical and practical innovations in the ecological civilization strategy in the new era.