Xi Jinping Emphasizes the Importance of Ecological Projects in Bayannur, Inner Mongolia: Strengthening Comprehensive Prevention and Control of Desertification and Promoting the ‘Three Norths’

Xi Jinping emphasized when inspecting Bayannaoer in Inner Mongolia and chairing a symposium on strengthening the comprehensive prevention and control of desertification and promoting the construction of key ecological projects such as the “Three Norths”
Bravely undertake the mission and not be afraid of hardships for a long time
Strive to create a new miracle in China’s desertification prevention and control in the new era
Cai Qi accompanied the investigation and attended the symposium

Xinhua News Agency, Bayannur, Inner Mongolia, June 6th Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, recently inspected Bayannur City in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and presided over the meeting to strengthen the comprehensive prevention and control of desertification and promote the construction of key ecological projects such as the “Three Norths” symposium and delivered important speeches. He emphasized that strengthening the comprehensive prevention and control of desertification and deepening the construction of key ecological projects such as the “Three Norths” are related to the ecological security of our country, the construction of a strong country, and the sustainable development of the Chinese nation. Noble cause. We must bravely undertake the mission, not be afraid of hardships, and work hard for a long time, and strive to create a new miracle in China’s desertification prevention and control in the new era, build a stronger green barrier in the northern Xinjiang of the motherland, and make greater achievements in building a beautiful China.

From June 5th to 6th, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, inspected Bayannur, Inner Mongolia, and presided over a symposium on strengthening the comprehensive prevention and control of desertification and promoting the construction of key ecological projects such as the “Three Norths”. It was the afternoon of the 5th, and Xi Jinping was inspecting Wuliangsuhai.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xie Huanchi

From the 5th to the 6th, Xi Jinping, accompanied by Sun Shaocheng, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and Wang Lixia, Chairman of the People’s Government of the Autonomous Region, went deep into Bayannur City’s nature reserves, modern agricultural demonstration parks, forest farms, and water conservancy departments.

Wuliangsuhai Lake, located at the top of the “Jizi Bend” of the Yellow River, is the largest lake wetland in the Yellow River Basin. It undertakes important functions such as water regulation, water quality purification, and flood prevention in the Yellow River. It is the intersection of multiple ecological functions in northern my country. source of natural ecological barriers. On the afternoon of the 5th, Xi Jinping came here to learn about the local insistence on the integrated protection and systematic management of mountains, rivers, forests, farmland, lakes, grass and sand, and to promote the restoration of the ecological environment. He also inspected the natural features of Wuliangsuhai Lake and the surrounding ecological environment. Xi Jinping emphasized that the management of the Wuliangsuhai River Basin is of great significance to ensuring the ecological security of northern my country. The direction of Wuliangsuhai’s governance and protection is clear. It is necessary to manage it carefully and take care of it carefully. It will be consistent and long-term, so as to protect this “pearl beyond the Great Wall” and leave a beautiful homeland with green mountains, beautiful water, and new air for future generations. .

From June 5th to 6th, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, inspected Bayannur, Inner Mongolia, and presided over a symposium on strengthening the comprehensive prevention and control of desertification and promoting the construction of key ecological projects such as the “Three Norths”. This is the afternoon of the 5th. Xi Jinping inspected the modern agricultural demonstration park on the south bank of Wuliangsuhai Sea.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xie Huanchi

From June 5th to 6th, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, inspected Bayannur, Inner Mongolia, and presided over a symposium on strengthening the comprehensive prevention and control of desertification and promoting the construction of key ecological projects such as the “Three Norths”. This is the afternoon of the 5th. Xi Jinping inspected the modern agricultural demonstration park on the south bank of Wuliangsuhai Sea.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Shen Hong

Later, Xi Jinping came to the modern agriculture demonstration park located on the south bank of Wuliangsuhai Sea, inspected the display of soil and seed samples, and expressed his affirmation of the improvement, transformation and comprehensive utilization of saline-alkaline sandy wasteland, the promotion of scientific irrigation, and the promotion of modern agriculture. Xi Jinping walked into the field, carefully inspected the growth of wheat and pepper, and asked the on-site agricultural technicians about the construction of high-standard farmland. He pointed out that the demonstration park should really play a role in promoting modern agriculture, and constantly explore to find suitable varieties, technologies and farming methods here. The cost should be reduced and the benefits should be raised to form experience that can be replicated and promoted. The conditions in the Hetao area are unique. Although there is no shortage of water, water resources must be conserved. Modern high-efficiency agriculture and water-saving industries must be vigorously developed, and flood irrigation must not be used. Generally speaking, the grasslands in Inner Mongolia have been pastured, so we should pay attention to recuperating.

From June 5th to 6th, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, inspected Bayannur, Inner Mongolia, and presided over a symposium on strengthening the comprehensive prevention and control of desertification and promoting the construction of key ecological projects such as the “Three Norths”. This is the morning of the 6th. Xi Jinping inspected the state-owned Xinhua Forest Farm in Linhe District.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xie Huanchi

On the morning of the 6th, Xi Jinping came to the state-owned Xinhua Forest Farm in Linhe District to learn about the construction of the “Three North” shelterbelt system. Since 1978, the forest farm has made great efforts to control the land desertification problem caused by the salinization of cultivated land, and has afforested a total of 39,000 mu. In the forest farm, Xi Jinping listened to the introduction of Inner Mongolia’s “Three Norths” project construction and the forest farm’s sand control and afforestation, and inspected the sandy land under control. Xi Jinping emphasized that if human beings want to survive and develop better, they must prevent and control desertification. This is a process of rolling stones uphill, and there will be repetitions after a little relaxation. Major ecological projects like the construction of the “Three North” shelterbelt system can only be accomplished under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. The ecology of the Three Norths is very fragile. Desertification prevention and control is a long-term historical task. We must continue to do a good job in this work, worthy of our ancestors and future generations. The work in the forest farm is very hard, but also very effective, and we must continue to do it well. Scientific researchers must write their thesis on the earth, turn the true knowledge formed in practice into a thesis, and become the real doctors and experts needed by the party and the people.

From June 5th to 6th, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, inspected Bayannur, Inner Mongolia, and presided over a symposium on strengthening the comprehensive prevention and control of desertification and promoting the construction of key ecological projects such as the “Three Norths”. This is the morning of the 6th. Xi Jinping inspected the state-owned Xinhua Forest Farm in Linhe District.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ju Peng

Xi Jinping then visited the Water Quantity Information Monitoring Center of the Hetao Irrigation District. The Hetao Irrigation District is one of the three super-large irrigation districts in my country, and a complete seven-level irrigation and drainage system has been formed. Combining sand tables and screens, Xi Jinping listened to briefings on local use of information technology to improve the refined management level of the Hetao Irrigation District and promote the green and efficient use of water resources. Xi Jinping emphasized that the irrigation project of the Hetao Irrigation District is a millennium-old foundation, and it took a lot of effort and it was worth it. It is necessary to continue to improve and improve the level of scientific water division and dispatch. At the same time, we must live within our means, establish a diversified investment mechanism, and mobilize social forces to participate as much as possible.

From June 5th to 6th, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, inspected Bayannur, Inner Mongolia, and presided over a symposium on strengthening the comprehensive prevention and control of desertification and promoting the construction of key ecological projects such as the “Three Norths”. This is the morning of the 6th. Xi Jinping inspected the water quantity information monitoring center of the Hetao Irrigation District.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xie Huanchi

From June 5th to 6th, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, inspected Bayannur, Inner Mongolia, and presided over a symposium on strengthening the comprehensive prevention and control of desertification and promoting the construction of key ecological projects such as the “Three Norths”. This is the morning of the 6th. Xi Jinping inspected the water quantity information monitoring center of the Hetao Irrigation District.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Shen Hong

On the afternoon of the 6th, Xi Jinping presided over a symposium on strengthening the comprehensive prevention and control of desertification and promoting the construction of key ecological projects such as the “Three Norths” in Bayannur City. Wang Guanghua, Minister of Natural Resources, Sun Shaocheng, Secretary of the Party Committee of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hu Changsheng, Secretary of the Gansu Provincial Party Committee, and Liang Yanshun, Secretary of the Party Committee of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region made speeches successively. Vice Premier He Lifeng of the State Council and responsible comrades of relevant provinces and regions submitted written speeches.

After listening to everyone’s speeches, Xi Jinping delivered an important speech. He emphasized that the Party Central Committee attaches great importance to desertification prevention and control, and regards desertification prevention and control as the main task of desertification prevention and control. It has successively implemented a number of key projects such as the construction of the “Three North” shelterbelt system, returning farmland to forests and grasslands, and the control of sandstorm sources in Beijing and Tianjin. ecological engineering. After more than 40 years of unremitting efforts, my country’s desertification prevention and control work has made great achievements that have attracted worldwide attention. The key governance areas have achieved a historic transformation from “sand ingress and people retreat” to “green advancement and desert retreat”, and ecological protection and improvement of people’s livelihood have entered a benign state Earth-shaking changes have taken place in the economic and social development and ecological outlook of desertified regions. The “double reduction” of desertification and land desertification has been achieved, the hazards of wind and sand and soil erosion have been effectively suppressed, the legal and regulatory system for desertification prevention and control has become increasingly sound, and the green benefits have achieved remarkable results, creating the “Three North Spirit” and setting an international model for ecological governance . Practice has proved that the decision-making of the Party Central Committee on desertification prevention and control, especially the construction of the “Three Norths” project is very correct and farsighted. Our country has embarked on a road of desertification prevention and control with Chinese characteristics that conforms to natural laws and national conditions .

On June 6, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, hosted a symposium on strengthening the comprehensive prevention and control of desertification and promoting the construction of key ecological projects such as the “Three Norths” in Bayannur, Inner Mongolia, and delivered an important speech.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ju Peng

Xi Jinping pointed out that desertification is a major global ecological issue that affects human survival and development. my country is one of the countries with the most severe desertification in the world. The desertified land is mainly distributed in the Three North regions, and the desertified areas are highly coupled with economically underdeveloped areas and areas inhabited by ethnic minorities. The ecological disasters caused by desertification, wind and sand hazards, and soil erosion restrict the economic and social development of the Three North Regions and pose challenges to the survival and development of the Chinese nation. At present, my country’s desertification and sandy land management is showing a good trend of “overall improvement and accelerated improvement”. However, the fundamentals of desertification land with large area, wide distribution, serious degree, and difficulty in governance have not fundamentally changed. In the past two years, due to the abnormal impact of climate change, the frequency of sand and dust weather in northern my country has increased. Reality shows that the situation of desertification control and desertification control in my country is still grim. We must fully understand the long-term, arduous, repetitive and uncertain nature of desertification prevention and control work, further improve our standing, and enhance our sense of mission and urgency.

Xi Jinping emphasized that 2021-2030 is the construction period of the sixth phase of the “Three Norths” project. It is necessary to fully, accurately and comprehensively implement the new development concept, adhere to the integrated protection and systematic management of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grass and sand, focus on desertification prevention and control, and build a strong ecological security barrier in the north as the fundamental goal. Implement policies by category, strengthen overall coordination, highlight key governance, mobilize the enthusiasm of all parties, and strive to fight a tough battle for the “Three Norths” project in about 10 years, and build the “Three Norths” project into a fully functional and unbreakable Green Great Wall in northern Xinjiang , Ecological safety barrier.

On June 6, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, hosted a symposium on strengthening the comprehensive prevention and control of desertification and promoting the construction of key ecological projects such as the “Three Norths” in Bayannur, Inner Mongolia, and delivered an important speech.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xie Huanchi

Xi Jinping pointed out that it is necessary to adhere to the concept of system and solidly promote the integrated protection and systematic governance of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grass and sand. It is necessary to make overall plans for the ecological protection and restoration of forests, grasslands, wetlands, and deserts, strengthen the coordination and management of all elements of sand control, water control, and mountain control, and strive to cultivate healthy, stable, and fully functional forests, grasslands, wetlands, and desert ecosystems. It is necessary to strengthen regional joint defense and joint governance, break the boundaries of administrative regions, implement overall planning on the edge of the desert and the hinterland, upwind and downwind, sand source areas and path areas, and build an ecological protection network combining points, lines, and areas. It is necessary to optimize the use structure of agricultural, forestry and pastoral land, strictly implement the control of land use, reserve enough ecological space, and protect hard-won grasslands and forests.

Xi Jinping emphasized that it is necessary to highlight the key points of governance and make every effort to fight the three iconic battles. We must make every effort to fight the tough battle of the “several bends” of the Yellow River, focus on the Mu Us Sandy Land, the Kubuqi Desert, and the Helan Mountains, comprehensively implement regional and systematic governance projects, speed up the governance of desertified land, and protect and restore the rivers, lakes, wetlands and natural grasslands in the Hetao Plain , Enhance the capacity of sand prevention and control and water conservation. We must make every effort to fight the two major sandy battles of Horqin and Hunshandake, scientifically deploy major ecological protection and restoration projects, and concentrate our efforts on fighting the war of annihilation. We must do our best to fight the battle against the fringes of the Hexi Corridor-Taklamakan Desert, fully implement the enclosure and protection of natural forests and grasses in the Qilian Mountains, Tianshan Mountains, Altai Mountains, Helan Mountains, and Liupan Mountains, strengthen the restoration of degraded forests and grasslands, and ensure sand sources. non-proliferation.

Xi Jinping pointed out that we must adhere to scientific desert control and comprehensively improve the quality and stability of desert ecosystems. It is necessary to rationally use water resources, adhere to water-based green, water-based land, water-based people, water-based production, water resources as the biggest rigid constraint, and vigorously develop water-saving forests and grasses. It is necessary to scientifically select the vegetation restoration model, rationally configure the types and density of forest and grass vegetation, adhere to the combination of trees, shrubs and grass, and create wind-proof and sand-fixing forest networks, forest belts, and wind-proof and sand-fixing desert border forest and grass belts. It is necessary to adapt measures to local conditions and scientifically promote and apply effective governance models.

Xi Jinping emphasized that it is necessary to carry out extensive international exchanges and cooperation, implement the “United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification”, actively participate in global desertification environmental governance, focus on strengthening cooperation with neighboring countries, support the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” countries to combat desertification, and lead countries to carry out policy dialogue and cooperation. Information sharing, joint response to sand and dust disaster weather.

On June 6, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, hosted a symposium on strengthening the comprehensive prevention and control of desertification and promoting the construction of key ecological projects such as the “Three Norths” in Bayannur, Inner Mongolia, and delivered an important speech.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Yan Yan

Finally, Xi Jinping emphasized that the implementation of the “Three Norths” project is a major national strategy. It is necessary to comprehensively strengthen organizational leadership, adhere to the working mechanism of central overall planning, provincial responsibility, and city and county implementation, improve policy mechanisms, strengthen coordination and cooperation, and coordinate guidance and coordination. Promote relevant key work. It is necessary to improve the financial support and policy support system for the “Three Norths” project, and establish a stable and continuous investment mechanism. Party committees and governments at all levels must maintain strategic focus, draw a blueprint to the end, work one after another, persevere in promoting the construction of key projects such as the “Three Norths”, and build a solid ecological security barrier in northern my country.

Cai Qi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, accompanied the investigation and attended the symposium.

Li Ganjie and others accompanied the inspection and attended the symposium. He Lifeng accompanied the inspection. Ma Xingrui, responsible comrades of relevant departments of the central and state agencies, and responsible comrades of relevant provinces and regions attended the symposium.