11月11日至13日，全国人大常委会副委员长、农工党中央主席何维率调研组到江苏，就长江生态环 境保护民主监督工作开展专项调研。省委书记、省人大常委会主任信长星与调研组进行工作交流。省长 刘小涛在座谈会上汇报我省长江生态环境保护工作相关情况。 何维充分肯定了长江经济带江苏段高质量发展取得的成效。他指出，中共二十届四中全会对"加快 经济社会发展全面绿色转型，建设美丽中国"作出战略部署，为新时代生态环境保护工作指明了目标方 向。农工党中央将坚持以习近平生态文明思想为指导，认真学习贯彻中共二十届四中全会精神和习近平 总书记关于长江生态环境保护的重要指示批示精神，一如既往关注和支持长江经济带高质量发展，发挥 界别优势，聚焦国家重大战略和重点任务，积极履职尽责、勇于担当作为，扎实有序推进民主监督工 作，在服务国家大局中贡献智慧和力量。 信长星感谢农工党中央长期以来对江苏发展的关心支持、对全省生态环境保护工作的监督指导。他 说，江苏深入践行习近平生态文明思想，认真落实习近平总书记关于推动长江经济带高质量发展和对江 苏工作重要讲话精神，坚持共抓大保护、不搞大开发，持续抓好标本兼治、系统治理，协同推进自然恢 复、人工修复，不断 ...

Core Viewpoint - The meeting focused on promoting ecological protection and green transformation in the Yangtze River region, emphasizing the importance of systematic thinking and long-term mechanisms for sustainable development [1][2]. Group 1: Ecological Protection Initiatives - The Agricultural Workers Party has been conducting democratic supervision of ecological protection in the Yangtze River since 2021, guided by Xi Jinping's ecological civilization thoughts [2]. - Shanghai, as a key gateway to the Yangtze River, has made significant progress in ecological protection, achieving profound changes and historical milestones in the region's environmental status [2][3]. Group 2: Strategic Directions - The focus is on "coordinated major protection, not major development," aiming to drive green transformation through new productive forces and establish long-term mechanisms for high-quality development in the Yangtze River Economic Belt [2]. - The meeting underscored the need for political awareness in implementing the central government's decisions on ecological protection, with a commitment to addressing identified issues and enhancing accountability [3].

Core Points - The Chinese government is supporting non-Party members to hold leadership positions in various levels of the National People's Congress, government, and judicial organs, highlighting the unique advantages of China's political system [1][2] - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the new type of party system in China has been continuously developed and improved, playing a significant role in the country's economic and social development [1][2] Group 1 - The Central United Front Work Department has emphasized the importance of political participation channels being continuously expanded, with over 400 suggestions provided by various democratic parties and non-Party individuals to aid in scientific decision-making by the central government [1] - In the 2023 elections, 791 non-Party members were elected as representatives in the National People's Congress, and 1,320 non-Party members were elected as members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference [1] Group 2 - The democratic parties have been enhancing their own construction and improving their performance capabilities, working closely with the Communist Party of China to contribute to Chinese-style modernization [2] - Since 2021, a five-year special democratic supervision work has been conducted focusing on the ecological environment protection of the Yangtze River, with nearly 500 field investigations and effective supervision leading to improved environmental quality [2] - The Central United Front Work Department, in collaboration with the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, is promoting the healthy growth of non-public economic individuals and the healthy development of the non-public economy during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [2]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the efforts made by mainland China in protecting the Yangtze River and the positive ecological changes observed in Chongqing, as experienced by Taiwanese participants during a recent exchange event [1][2][3]. Group 1: Ecological Protection Efforts - The Taiwan Democratic Alliance has conducted 40 research visits and 40 seminars over five years, contributing over 160 suggestions for the protection of the Yangtze River [2]. - The population of Yangtze River dolphins has increased to 1,249, up by 237 since 2017, indicating successful conservation efforts [3]. - Chongqing's water quality has maintained a Class II standard for eight consecutive years, suitable for drinking water sources and rare aquatic habitats [4]. Group 2: Urban Development and Cultural Exchange - Participants expressed admiration for Chongqing's unique urban landscape, likening it to Manhattan, with modern skyscrapers and traditional architecture coexisting [5]. - The event allowed Taiwanese participants to learn about the historical and cultural ties between the two sides, enhancing their understanding of the role of the Taiwan Democratic Alliance in significant national issues [2][6]. - Local Taiwanese entrepreneurs are engaging in eco-friendly agricultural projects, reflecting a growing awareness of environmental issues among the youth [4][5].

Core Viewpoint - A resin technology company has been convicted of environmental pollution for illegally disposing of hazardous waste, resulting in the discharge of over 20,000 tons of waste into the Yangtze River, highlighting the legal consequences of environmental violations in China [1][2][3] Group 1: Company Actions and Legal Consequences - The resin technology company, along with its technical head, was found guilty of transferring hazardous waste to unqualified individuals for illegal disposal, leading to severe environmental pollution [1][2] - The company was fined 6 million yuan, and its technical head and other involved individuals received prison sentences ranging from two years to six and a half years [2] - A civil public interest lawsuit resulted in the company and its technical head agreeing to pay over 89 million yuan for ecological restoration and related costs, with provisions for technical upgrades to mitigate future risks [2] Group 2: Environmental Protection Measures - The case is significant as it represents a strict judicial response to the illegal transfer and dumping of hazardous waste, aimed at protecting the ecological environment of the Yangtze River [3] - The court adopted an innovative compensation approach combining cash payments and technical upgrade deductions to address the environmental damage while balancing economic development and environmental protection [3]