China's top political advisor Wang Huning has called for strengthened democratic oversight to advance ecological conservation efforts along the Yangtze River, signaling renewed focus on sustainable development in the world's third-longest river system.
Speaking at a high-level seminar Wednesday, Wang emphasized the need to 'fully leverage the role of multiparty cooperation and political consultation' in environmental governance. The meeting brought together representatives from non-Communist Party political groups and independent public figures, underscoring growing cross-sector collaboration in China's environmental policy-making.
The Yangtze River Economic Belt, spanning 11 regions and contributing over 40% of China's GDP, remains central to national development strategies. Recent years have seen increased investments in pollution control and biodiversity preservation efforts along the 6,300-km waterway.
Wang, who serves as chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, stressed the importance of converting oversight recommendations into actionable policies. This initiative aligns with China's broader ecological civilization goals and commitments to carbon neutrality by 2060.
