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China has been aware of the severity of the burden of pollution and energy consumption amid its economic miracles over the past decades. While a focus on protecting the environment is welcomed by aspiring local government officials who are ready to promote their cities and provinces as tourism and investment destinations, environmental NGOs who desire a bigger say in public affairs also applaud the unprecedented emphasis on environmental ideals | Full Story | |
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Key Word: Beautiful China | In his report to the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on November 8, Hu Jintao said, "We must give high priority to making ecological progress, work hard to build a beautiful country, and achieve lasting and sustainable development of the Chinese nation." It is the first time that the concept of "beautiful China" has been written into the keynote report at the five-yearly CPC National Congress. (Source: Xinhua) | |
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