Core Viewpoint - The relationship between ecological protection and economic development is not contradictory but rather a dialectical unity, indicating a new path for achieving coordinated and symbiotic development in building a beautiful China [4]. Group 1: Ecological Protection and Economic Development - Only focusing on development without protection will lead to unsustainable growth [2]. - Conversely, solely protecting the environment without development will eventually lose momentum [3]. - High-quality development creates conditions for high-level ecological protection, providing essential support in finance, technology, and market [5]. Group 2: Successful Case Studies - The forest coverage rate in the Saihanba Mechanical Forest Farm increased from 11.4% to 82%, with total asset value reaching 23.12 billion and annual ecosystem service value at 15.59 billion [5]. - In Gansu's Gulang Babusha Forest Farm, the fixed assets grew from 2 million in 2010 to over 20 million now due to long-term ecological efforts [5]. - In Qianxi City, Guizhou Province, the implementation of fishing bans led to the development of the "Three Yellow" industries, with the annual output value of the Miao embroidery industry exceeding 3 million since 2021 [5]. Group 3: Urban Development and Environmental Improvement - Shenzhen transformed from a backward town to a modern international city over 40 years, with high-quality development improving ecological conditions [6]. - In 2024, Shenzhen's ecological environment quality reached historical highs, significantly enhancing citizens' sense of happiness regarding blue skies and green spaces [6]. Group 4: Green and Low-Carbon Development - The practice in Shenzhen demonstrates that green and low-carbon development is a fundamental solution to ecological issues [7]. - Ecological governance is not a subtraction from growth but a multiplication of quality, indicating that ecological constraints can be opportunities for transformation [7]. - Protecting ecological resources is essential for sustainable economic development, as shown by successful cases in Saihanba and Huawu Village [7].