Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the transition of China's environmental protection policy from focusing on pollution control to promoting the construction of a beautiful China, emphasizing the importance of long-term efforts and systematic approaches in achieving ecological improvements and sustainable development [3][4]. Group 1: Environmental Goals and Achievements - By 2024, the concentration of PM2.5 in cities is expected to decrease to 29.3 micrograms per cubic meter, a 16.3% reduction from 2020, with good air quality days reaching 87.2%, an increase of 2.4 percentage points [3]. - The proportion of good water quality monitoring points is projected to reach 90.4%, surpassing 90% for the first time, with major rivers like the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers maintaining Class II water quality for several consecutive years [3]. - The "Three Major Defense Battles" have shown new results, with 41 million households completing clean heating transformations and nearly 20 million high-emission vehicles being eliminated [4]. Group 2: Pollution Control and Carbon Management - The construction of "waste-free cities" is being advanced, with a complete ban on foreign waste imports and actions against illegal waste disposal [5]. - China has established the world's largest carbon trading market, covering over 60% of national carbon emissions, with a cumulative trading volume of 714 million tons and a total transaction value of 48.961 billion yuan [5]. - Over 100 product carbon footprint calculation standards have been released, and a national greenhouse gas emission factor database has been established [5]. Group 3: Future Directions for Environmental Policy - The construction of beautiful China will focus on four directions: comprehensive regional coverage, integrated environmental elements, transformation of development methods, and enhancement of governance capabilities [6]. - The government emphasizes the need for practical and localized approaches to avoid superficial projects that do not contribute to real environmental improvements [7]. - The importance of balancing high-quality development with high-level environmental protection is highlighted, aiming to enhance green development momentum while reducing resource and environmental costs [7].