Dali: A forum on promoting global ecological civilization was held on Saturday in Dali, southwest China's Yunnan Province, bringing together more than 200 participants from 16 countries, including China, Germany, Canada, and Thailand, for discussions on environmental governance.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the event was jointly organised by the China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration, the Yunnan provincial government, and the China Public Relations Association. Chang Bo, head of the China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration, emphasized that advancing ecological civilization requires innovation, international cooperation, and stronger sharing of green development ideas. He also highlighted the importance of using technology and exchanging governance experience.
Phinij Jarusombat, chairman of the Thai-Chinese Cultural and Relationship Council, acknowledged China's significant experience in environmental protection, poverty reduction, rural development, and renewable energy. He expressed hope for stronger cooperation and more people-to-people exchanges between Thailand and China.
Officials noted China's steady progress in building an ecological civilization. This year's government work report indicated that China has become a major global contributor to forest growth and now possesses the world's largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system. Zhang Huaping, an official with China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment, stated that China will continue efforts to control pollution, accelerate its green and low-carbon transition, encourage public participation, and expand its role in global environmental and climate cooperation.