China drives way forward in constructing ecological civilization

Combo photo shows a view of a desert before its environmental restoration in Youyu County, north China's Shanxi Province (file photo, up) and an aerial view of the Xiaonanshan Forest Park in the county (taken on Aug. 7, 2018 by Xinhua journalist Cao Yang, bottom). China has adopted the vision that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets and pursued a holistic approach to conserving its mountains, rivers, forests, farmlands, lakes, and grasslands. At the very highest levels, China is driving the way forward in the construction of an ecological civilization. (Xinhua)