深入推进大保护 打造引领高质量发展生力军——推动长江经济带发展座谈会召开四年间

Core Viewpoint - The development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt is a significant strategy aimed at ecological protection and high-quality economic growth, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing ecological restoration over development [2][6][7]. Group 1: Ecological Protection and Economic Growth - From January to November 2019, the proportion of good water quality in the Yangtze River Economic Belt reached 82.5%, exceeding the national average by 6.1 percentage points [3]. - The GDP growth rate of the 11 provinces and cities along the river in the first three quarters was 7.1%, 0.9 percentage points higher than the national average, with the economic total accounting for 44.5% of the national total [3]. - The implementation of a 10-year ban on commercial fishing in 332 natural reserves and fishery resource protection areas in the Yangtze River Basin began on January 1, 2020 [4]. Group 2: Legislative and Regulatory Framework - The draft of the "Yangtze River Protection Law" was submitted for review, marking a significant step towards comprehensive ecological protection in the Yangtze River Basin [4]. - The establishment of a problem account and monitoring mechanism for 163 ecological issues was initiated, with 115 issues rectified as of now [9]. Group 3: Infrastructure and Pollution Management - By mid-December 2019, the length of sewage collection networks in cities along the Yangtze River increased by 3,954 kilometers compared to the end of 2018 [10]. - A total of 579 tailings ponds have been closed, and 958 chemical enterprises have been relocated or transformed since 2019 [10]. Group 4: Community and Environmental Improvements - The ecological restoration of the Yangtze River's banks has improved the happiness and sense of gain among local residents, with significant water quality improvements noted in areas like the Dianchi Lake [11]. - The removal and consolidation of over 300 various docks in Wuhan have revealed long-hidden riverbanks, enhancing urban aesthetics [11]. Group 5: Strategic Development Initiatives - The release of the "Yangtze River Delta Regional Integration Development Plan" on December 1, 2019, represents a new national strategic blueprint [12]. - The Yangtze River Economic Belt is becoming a crucial growth engine for high-quality development, with initiatives to enhance industrial collaboration and innovation [13][16].