Group 1: Cultural Tourism Industry - The event in Shigatse aimed to create a third notable tourist attraction beyond Mount Everest Base Camp and Tashilhunpo Monastery, highlighting the local government's efforts to boost tourism revenue [3][6] - Tashilhunpo Monastery attracted approximately 120,000 visitors in 2024, generating an estimated revenue of around 10 million yuan, which is significantly lower than the peak daily ticket sales of Shanghai Disneyland [2][6] - The challenge of developing cultural tourism sites in China is exacerbated by the saturation of easily developed attractions, leading to a reliance on educational recognition and historical significance for brand establishment [6][7] Group 2: Environmental and Economic Interaction - The relationship between environmental protection and economic development is complex, often requiring compromises and long-term strategies [10][12] - The environmental industry typically involves high investment and long payback periods, often necessitating government involvement and public-private partnerships (PPP) for funding [13] - The historical evolution of China's environmental governance has shifted from end-of-pipe solutions to more comprehensive approaches, including source control and new financial concepts like ESG [13][14] Group 3: Public Perception and Policy - The moral framing of environmental issues can lead to oversimplified solutions, as real change requires internalizing environmental costs rather than relying solely on ethical appeals [12][14] - The environmental protection discourse often overlooks the economic implications and the need for a balanced approach that considers both ecological and economic sustainability [10][12] - The difficulty in implementing effective waste management and recycling policies reflects the broader challenges of aligning consumer behavior with environmental goals [14][15]