好评中国丨十年砥砺奋进“换了新颜”，唱响更加雄浑壮美的“长江之歌”

Core Viewpoint - The development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt must prioritize the long-term interests of the Chinese nation, emphasizing ecological restoration and protection over large-scale development [1] Summary by Sections Strategic Importance - The development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt is a significant decision made by the central leadership, impacting the overall national development strategy [1] - Over the past decade, the leadership has held four meetings focused on the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, evolving from "promoting" to "further promoting" the initiative [1] Ecological and Economic Progress - The region, covering approximately 2.05 million square kilometers and spanning 11 provinces, has seen substantial progress in ecological protection and economic transformation [1] - The "High-Quality Development Index of the Yangtze River Economic Belt (2025)" reached 155.16, an increase of 43.18 since 2015, with an average annual growth rate of 4.16% [1] - The Green Development Index reached 116.87, up 15.12 since 2015, maintaining a steady annual growth of 1.75% [1] - The Innovation Development Index reached 200.90, an increase of 19.03 from the previous year, with an average annual growth of 7.4% compared to 2015 [1] - The Coordinated Development Index reached 120.83, up 13.63 since 2015, with an average annual growth rate of 1.51% [1] - The Open Development Index reached 151.90, maintaining a steady annual growth of 2.51% since 2015 [1] - The Shared Development Index reached 183.95, an increase of 70.61 since 2015, with an average annual growth rate of 6.24% [1] Case Studies and Examples - The removal of 45 chemical enterprises in Changzhou, Jiangsu, transformed an "industrial rust belt" into an "ecological embroidery belt," leading to new business models like "Eastern Carbon Valley" and "Innovative Pharmaceutical Valley" [1] - The renovation of the Chenglingji Port in Yueyang, Hunan, introduced modern facilities, making it a popular destination for visitors [1] - Guizhou established a leading low-cost, high-reliability data center, supporting the high-quality development of big data [1] Future Outlook - By 2035, the Yangtze River Economic Belt aims to become a golden economic belt characterized by better ecology, smoother transportation, coordinated economy, and more scientific mechanisms [1] - The strategy's tenth anniversary serves as a new starting point to reinforce the commitment to ecological protection and sustainable development [1]