China makes systematic arrangements for comprehensive green transition

China has made systematic arrangements for comprehensive green transition in all areas of economic and social development at the national level for the first time.

The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council have recently unveiled a set of guidelines on to ramp up green transition in all areas of economic and social development.

The guidelines have raised a raft of work tasks such as optimizing the development and protection of territorial space, promoting the green and low-carbon transition in industrial structure and the energy sector, as well as promoting green transition in the transport sector and urban-rural development.

"A prominent feature of this document is the word 'comprehensive'. Comprehensive green transition means integrating the requirements of green transition into the overall economic and social development and promoting green transition at all fronts and in all fields and regions. It will help further shape China's new development advantages and create a more globally competitive modern economic system for the country," said Liu Qiong, director of the National Energy Conservation Center of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).

According to the NDRC, the guidelines were issued at a time when China has made historical achievements in green and low-carbon development since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012.

According to the guidelines, the main objectives are that by 2030, the country will achieve "remarkable results" in the green transition in all areas of economic and social development; and by 2035, a green, low-carbon, and circular development economic system will be basically established and the goal of Beautiful China will be basically achieved.

The guidelines also put forward quantitative work goals for different fields. By 2030, the scale of the energy conservation and environmental protection industry in the country will reach about 15 trillion yuan (about 2.1 trillion U.S. dollars), the proportion of non-fossil energy will increase to about 25 percent of energy consumption, and the installed capacity of pumped storage hydropower will exceed 120 million kilowatts.

China makes systematic arrangements for comprehensive green transition

China makes systematic arrangements for comprehensive green transition

China makes systematic arrangements for comprehensive green transition

China makes systematic arrangements for comprehensive green transition

China makes systematic arrangements for comprehensive green transition

China makes systematic arrangements for comprehensive green transition

Giant pandas at the Chongqing Zoo in southwest China celebrated the human beings' Mid-Autumn Festival with a gourmet treat as the furry animals eagerly gathered around to savor a special meal of fresh bamboo shoots made in the style of the festive pastry of mooncakes for human beings.

Fresh bamboo shoots from the Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing, a seasonal delicacy known as "square bamboo shoots," have made their way into the festive menu of the zoo's 23 resident giant pandas.

In one delightful scene, four adorable pandas -- Shuangshuang, Chongchong, Xixi and Qingqing -- gathered around a wooden table, each absorbed in peeling and devouring fresh bamboo shoots.

The giant pandas, with some sitting comfortably on small chairs, others lying leisurely on the ground, were busy peeling the bamboo shoots with ease and munching on the crisp and tender flesh.

In another playful moment, a giant panda waddled with excitement toward a bunch of bamboo shoots laid out on a swing. After reaching its prize, the panda flopped down on the ground, enjoying its treat with satisfaction. Soon, another panda approached, initially sitting on the ground to enjoy the bamboo shoots before climbing onto the swing to continue its feast.

Their fluffy faces, along with their playful behaviors, captivated the visitors.

"The giant pandas look so adorable when they are eating the bamboo shoots," said a visitor.

"These bamboo shoots provide a valuable source of energy and nutrition for giant pandas. And the square bamboo shoots are one of their favorite treats," said Yin Yanqiang, head keeper of giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo.

The Jinfo Mountain bamboo shoots are at their freshest during this time of the year, and the giant pandas, living in the mountainous city of Chongqing, are perfectly positioned to enjoy this seasonal gift from nature.

Giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo celebrate festival with gourmet treat