A book introducing Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization has been published by the Higher Education Press and the People's Publishing House.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in 2012, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has approached ecological conservation from the perspective of ensuring the sustainable development of the Chinese nation.
With a profound understanding of the important position and strategic significance of ecological conservation in the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era, the CPC Central Committee has vigorously advanced theoretical, practical and institutional innovation in this field, put forward a series of new ideas, new thinking and new strategies, led historic, transformative and comprehensive changes in China's ecological conservation, and developed Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization.
The book introducing the thought, compiled under the organization of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, consists of an introduction and nine chapters, totaling about 170,000 Chinese characters.
It systematically expounds on the significance, theoretical framework, essence, connotations and practical requirements of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization.
Book introducing Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization published
Iran-Oman negotiations on the designation of a temporary route for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz have reached the final stage, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday.
The understanding between the two countries regarding the route's designation would likely be registered with the International Maritime Organization in the coming days, Baghaei said at a weekly press conference in Tehran.
The insecurity in the waterway is a consequence of the U.S.-Israeli military aggression against Iran, he said, noting that vessels will not be able to travel this route with confidence and a sense of security by the time this situation continues.
Responding to a question about a Sunday visit by a Qatari delegation to Iran, Baghaei said it took place as part of Qatar's efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.
He said contacts between Iran and certain other countries in the region that have long been trying to help reduce tensions are "an ongoing process."
In a joint statement late last month, Iran and Oman announced they had exchanged views on a proposed phased framework that includes establishing a temporary joint shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz and an agreement to implement a joint project to demine the waterway.
Technical talks between the two countries will continue to address the designation of a permanent shipping corridor, the future administration of the strait, and a mechanism for information exchange, traffic management, and security arrangements in the waterway, the statement added.
Iran tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz on Feb 28, barring safe passage of vessels belonging to or affiliated with Israel and the United States following their joint strikes on Iranian territory.
Talks with Oman on Hormuz Strait reach final stage: Iran
