Hey fam! 👋 Ever wondered how Zhejiang, that vibrant province in the eastern Chinese mainland, turned green dreams into real-life wins? From tech hubs to eco-villages, this story's a total inspo for all of us chasing sustainable growth. 🌱
It all kicked off in 2003 with Xi Jinping’s “Double-Eight Strategy,” a master plan spotlighting Zhejiang’s eight strengths—from its prime coastal location to rich cultural roots. By aligning economic structure, urban-rural balance, ecology, and more, Zhejiang mapped out eight focus areas for top-tier development. 🚀
When Xi visited Anji County, he coined “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets,” praising locals for closing down polluting mines. That motto reshaped Zhejiang’s path: growth couldn’t come at nature’s expense. 🌊🏞️
Fast forward: Zhejiang’s all about green development zones, joint carbon-cutting efforts in cities, parks and factories, and serious eco-win wins. In 2019, it became the Chinese mainland’s first ecological province, and its Blue Circle program on tackling ocean plastic snagged the UN’s Champions of the Earth award. 🌏🏅
Rural life got a glow-up too! The Green Rural Revival Program revamped 10,000 villages, building over 3 million beautiful courtyards. By 2024, Zhejiang led the nation in rural per-person disposable income—talk about leveling up! 🚜💚
With 90% of villages joining the “Beautiful Village in the New Era” drive—plus demo counties, scenic routes, and tighter urban-rural service links—Zhejiang’s story shows how eco-focus and tech-savvy planning can spur common prosperity for all. ✨
For young change-makers across South and Southeast Asia, Zhejiang’s journey is a reminder: with the right vision and green tech, a sustainable future isn’t just possible—it’s happening! 🌏💡
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How China's Zhejiang makes solid strides in high-quality development
cgtn.com
