A deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) -- China's supreme organ of state power -- on Thursday highlighted the ecological conservation achievements of a county in south China's Hainan Province, saying the accomplishments rely on people's awareness in this regard.
Deputy Lyu Yan, vice head of Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County, made the statement at a group interview before the closing meeting of the fourth annual session of the 14th NPC in Beijing.
"Generation after generation, we locals have held a simple truth: Those who live by the mountains cherish them and those who live by the waters protect them. Our villagers all believe that a healthy ecosystem is a golden opportunity. We've developed forest-based economies in the mountains, growing dendrobium and reishi mushrooms and developing hot spring healthcare and trekking in the rainforests. Through these efforts, we aim to not only let visitors from afar appreciate the scenery, but also help them decipher the life codes of this green kingdom and carry the seeds of conservation back home," she said.
"In November 2025, we took the stage at the China Pavilion of the United Nations Climate Change Conference to share our county's green and low-carbon development practices. Today, our forest coverage remains stable at over 77 percent and the air quality remains good or excellent for over 99 percent of the year," said Lyu.
The fourth session of the 14th NPC concluded on Thursday afternoon, marking the end of this year's "two sessions".
The two sessions refer to the annual gatherings of the NPC and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body.
The fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC concluded on Wednesday.
NPC deputy highlights ecological protection achievements in Hainan county
