Group 1 - The Chinese government emphasizes the importance of ecological dams and river protection, proposing the "construction of river ethics" initiative to promote harmony between humans and nature [1][2] - The Deputy Minister of Water Resources of China, Wang Bao'en, advocates for collaboration in the research and application of ecological dam technologies guided by river ethics [1] - The International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) held its 28th Congress and 93rd Annual Meeting in Chengdu, focusing on the construction of river ethics and ecological dams [2] Group 2 - UNESCO's East Asia Regional Office Director, Xia Zehan, praised China's efforts in river ecological protection, highlighting a report that serves as a model for balancing development and ecological sustainability [2] - Experts from both international and domestic water resources sectors presented reports on various topics related to river ethics and ecological dams during the seminar [2] - The next ICOLD Congress is scheduled to take place from May 16 to 23, 2025, in Chengdu, co-hosted by the Ministry of Water Resources, Sichuan Provincial Government, and ICOLD [2]