The development and refinement of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization in Zhejiang
To study,practice,and interpret Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization,it is essential to accurately grasp its histori-cal status,essence,and practical requirements,as well as scientifically analyze its theoretical origins and development trends.Xi Jinping's extensive practice,profound thinking,and continuing exploration of ecological civilization construction at the local level have demonstrated a consistent,deepening,expanding,and constantly sublimating development trajectory and ideological logic that be-gan before and continued after the formal establishment of his ecological civilization thought since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC).This thought exhibits a high degree of intrinsic inheritance and consistency in practical foundations,ideological origins,spiritual qualities,language styles,and other aspects.During his tenure in Zhejiang from October 2002 to March 2007,Xi Jinping made a series of forward-looking,strategic,fundamental,and far-reaching statements,ideas,and remarks regarding ecological civilization construction and the economic and social development of Zhejiang.These statements are highly consistent with the new concepts,ideas,and strategies for governance in the field of ecological civilization construction established by the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core since the 18th National Congress of the CPC.This article proposes through a literature comparison that it was in Zhejiang that the idea that 'lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets' (or the 'Two Mountains' theory) originated.As the Secretary of the Zhejiang Provincial CPC Committee,Xi Jinping introduced the term 'ecological civilization' and produced a significant landmark document entitled 'Zhijiang New Language.' He also made a major decision regarding the '8-8 Strategy' and fully implemented the strategy of establishing an 'ecological province,' among other initiatives.This series of iconic and strategic concepts and practices further developed and improved Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization in Zhejiang,following its incubation and birth in Fujian,thereby positioning Zhejiang as a strategic highland for the development and improvement of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization.Establishing this position holds significant strategic guidance for carrying out the project to trace the origins of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization.By fully,accurately,systematically,and comprehensively studying and inter-preting the evolution of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization at the local level,we can better appreciate that this important thought is rooted in Chinese soil,aligns with China's realities,and embodies a scientific theory with Chinese characteristics.This under-standing will ultimately contribute to the construction of an independent knowledge system of ecological civilization in China.
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