China has made significant strides in biodiversity conservation, with rare and endangered species rebounding and their habitats steadily improving, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
Thursday marks International Day for Biological Diversity, under the theme "harmony with nature and sustainable development."
Currently, more than 200 rare and endangered wild animal species have entered the phase of recovery, while over 100 endangered plant species are now under conservation efforts.
The latest data from the 2024 national waterfowl monitoring program reveal that the total number of wintering waterfowl in China has reached 5.059 million, marking the highest recorded figure to date.
China's biodiversity continues to thrive in several key regions.
In the Sanjiangyuan National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, the population of Tibetan antelopes has increased from fewer than 20,000 in the early 1980s to over 70,000 today.
The Giant Panda National Park, spanning Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu provinces, has established 13 ecological corridors, effectively protecting over 70 percent of the wild panda population.
The Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park in northeast China has implemented an integrated monitoring system. The park boasts more than 70 wild Siberian tigers and 80 wild Amur leopards.
In Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park in south China's Hainan Province, the population of gibbons has rebounded to seven groups of 42 individuals.
Wuyishan National Park in east China has discovered new species including forest frogs and clubmoss.
Since its establishment, the China National Botanical Garden in the capital Beijing has collected over 5,000 living plant specimens of 2,800 species, including 110 national key protected species and 65 rare and endangered species.
The South China National Botanical Garden, in south China's Guangdong Province, has gathered more than 8,500 living specimens of 4,200 plant species, including 285 national key protected plants and 469 rare and endangered species.
China plans to further improve its ex-situ conservation system, which includes botanical gardens, germplasm resource banks, and wildlife rescue and breeding centers.
New national botanical gardens will also be established, and flagship animal protection research centers will be developed to strengthen biodiversity protection across the country.
China makes remarkable achievements in biodiversity conservation
China makes remarkable achievements in biodiversity conservation
