Beijing, August 14, 2024, The Europe Today: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on environmental volunteers to actively promote water conservation and contribute to the harmonious modernization between humanity and nature. His remarks were made in a letter to volunteers at the Danjiangkou Reservoir in Shiyan City, Hubei Province, ahead of China’s second National Ecology Day on Thursday.
Xi, who is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, praised the efforts of the volunteers who have been working to protect the water quality of the Danjiangkou Reservoir, the water source for the middle route of China’s South-to-North Water Diversion Project. Since the project’s first phase began supplying water in 2014, significant efforts have been made to improve the reservoir’s ecological environment, with the active participation of local officials, residents, and volunteers.
In his letter, Xi acknowledged the volunteers’ dedication, noting that their efforts have led to “clearer water, greener mountains, and a more beautiful environment” in the reservoir area. He emphasized the strategic importance of the water diversion project for China’s long-term development and the well-being of its people, urging continuous efforts to protect the ecological environment of the water source.
President Xi encouraged the volunteers to inspire broader public participation in water conservation and to work collectively towards building a beautiful China. He expressed his sincere greetings to environmental protection workers and volunteers across the country, recognizing their vital role in safeguarding China’s ecological future.
