ChinaXi Jinping called for preserving wetlands' natural ecological state, implementing the Wetland Protection Law and restoring degraded wetlands primarily through natural recovery.
Broadcast 16 October 2026 · Event date 16 October 2026
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Xi Jinping called for preserving wetlands' natural ecological state, implementing the Wetland Protection Law and restoring degraded wetlands primarily through natural recovery.
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Huangqihai, located in Chahar Right Front Banner in Ulanqab, is a closed inland lake that once came close to drying up under the influence of climate and other factors. Following years of comprehensive restoration, its water surface has gradually recovered and expanded. Xi Jinping visited the Huangqihai Nature Reserve, where he heard reports on the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region's efforts to strengthen ecological and environmental protection and on local progress in comprehensive environmental management and ecosystem restoration at Huangqihai. He also inspected the ecology of the shoreline and shore flats, birds inhabiting the area and other conditions on site. He stressed that the key to wetland protection is preserving its natural state. He called for respecting, adapting to and protecting nature, fully implementing the Wetland Protection Law, strictly observing ecological conservation red lines, improving ecosystem quality and stability, and safeguarding biodiversity. Degraded wetland ecosystems should be restored scientifically and appropriately, primarily through natural recovery, with human intervention playing a supporting role.Original Chinese quote
对退化的湿地生态系统，要坚持自然恢复为主、人工干预为辅，科学合理加以修复