重庆朝天门两江交汇处 资料图 今天，1月5日，长江经济带发展战略实施10周年。1月4日，重庆智库暨长江国家战略研究院联合中国大运河智库联盟，在渝发布题为《长江经济带10年发 展"八大成效"智库旗舰报告》以及长江经济带"十五五"智库洞察报告。该智库理事长、长江国家战略研究院院长、首席研究员王佳宁称，"十三五"时期长江 经济带GDP占全国总量的45.37%，"十四五"时期（2021—2024年）长江经济带GDP占全国总量的46.43%，提升超过1个百分点；2025年1~9月长江经济带 GDP占全国总量的47.02%，"进位"效应明显。 《长江经济带发展规划纲要》于2016年9月正式印发，明确提出了大力保护长江生态环境、加快构建综合立体交通走廊、创新驱动产业转型升级、积极推进 新型城镇化、努力构建全方位开放新格局、创新区域协调发展体制机制等六大主要任务。 该报告研判，10年来，国家发展改革委、生态环境部、交通运输部、水利部、农业农村部、文化和旅游部等部委，以及11省市相继出台有关长江经济带专项 发展规划等政策性文本，全方位部署、落实有关长江经济带发展战略的重大决策部署，显现"八大成效"。 ——积极推进新型城镇化更加 ...

Core Points - The research team led by He Wei conducted a special investigation on the democratic supervision of the Yangtze River ecological environment protection in Jiangsu from November 11 to 13 [1] - He Wei acknowledged the achievements of high-quality development in the Jiangsu section of the Yangtze River Economic Belt and emphasized the strategic deployment made by the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China regarding ecological environment protection [1] - Jiangsu's provincial leadership expressed gratitude for the support and guidance from the Central Committee of the Democratic National Construction Association in ecological environment protection efforts [2] Summary by Sections Research and Investigation - The research team visited cities including Nanjing, Changzhou, and Taizhou to conduct investigations [4] Government Response - Jiangsu is committed to implementing Xi Jinping's ecological civilization thought and has been actively working on the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt [2] - The provincial government is focused on collaborative protection efforts, emphasizing both natural and artificial restoration to improve the ecological environment of the Yangtze River [2]

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]