World Economic Forum Managing Director and Chair of Greater China, Liang Jinhui, attended the main event for National Ecological Day 2025.

On August 15, Liang Jinhui, Executive Director and Chairman of the Greater China region at the World Economic Forum, attended the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Ecological Day Main Event and the symposium on putting the "Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" concept into practice, representing an international organization in Beijing. The event was graced by Li Qiang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Premier of the State Council, who delivered a speech emphasizingWe must adhere to Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, deeply implement Xi Jinping’s Thought on Ecological Civilization, and firmly uphold and put into practice the philosophy that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets." With greater determination, let us further enhance the beauty of our green landscapes, while embracing a green development model to maximize the economic value derived from these natural treasures. Together, let us strive to write a new chapter in ecological civilization building for the new era.

On the same day, at the Ecological Civilization Construction Experience Exchange Conference held during the National Ecology Day main event, Liang Jinhui congratulated China on its remarkable achievements in implementing the philosophy that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets." In her speech, she highlighted that China's successes in deploying renewable energy, enhancing resource efficiency, minimizing waste, driving green industrial transformation, improving air, soil, and water quality, and expanding biodiversity conservation demonstrate that economic growth, social progress, and environmental protection can mutually reinforce one another.

"Healthy ecosystems and a thriving economy are not mutually exclusive—they can, in fact, complement each other. This idea provides a practical blueprint for global sustainable development: aligning investments and policies with growth that benefits nature, while also incorporating metrics beyond GDP to measure economic success," she said.

Liang Jinhui stated that the World Economic Forum maintains a long-standing and close collaboration with China in the areas of green development and ecological civilization building—experiences that serve as valuable lessons for others striving to achieve strongResilienceIt provides valuable insights and experience-sharing opportunities for countries and enterprises pursuing high-quality growth and development models that foster harmony between humanity and nature.

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