Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is making significant strides in promoting high-quality development through ecological and environmental protection during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, transitioning from pollution control to comprehensive construction of a beautiful China [1]. Group 1: Pollution Prevention Achievements - The quality of the ecological environment has continuously improved, with PM2.5 concentrations in cities expected to drop to 29.3 micrograms per cubic meter by 2024, a 16.3% decrease from 2020 [2]. - The proportion of days with good air quality reached 87.2%, an increase of 2.4 percentage points compared to 2020 [2]. - The proportion of surface water with good quality exceeded 90% for the first time [2]. - Significant reductions in PM2.5 concentrations were noted in key regions: 18% in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, 10% in the Yangtze River Delta, and 20% in the Fenwei Plain compared to 2020 [2]. Group 2: Green and Low-Carbon Development - A total of 1.12 billion kilowatts of coal power units and 950 million tons of crude steel capacity have undergone ultra-low emission transformations [3]. - China has established the world's largest carbon trading market, covering over 60% of national carbon emissions [3]. - The area of ecological protection red lines has surpassed 30%, with 90% of terrestrial ecosystem types and 74% of key wildlife populations effectively protected [3]. Group 3: Policy and Regulatory Framework - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has developed a robust policy framework to foster green productivity, including a two-level, three-category, and one-list ecological environment zoning control system [4]. - The number of environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for high-emission projects has decreased, while those for wind power and new energy vehicles have increased by 44.4% and 31.3% respectively in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year [4]. Group 4: Standards and Technological Innovation - A total of 32 emission standards have been revised or established, with significant upgrades in the coke and cement industries achieving ultra-low emissions [5]. - A national platform for ecological and environmental technology transfer has been established, gathering over 5,000 innovative technologies to support green development [5]. Group 5: Green Finance Initiatives - Over 100 projects have received financial support, amounting to 216.4 billion yuan in credit and 76.4 billion yuan in loans [6]. - The Ministry has addressed numerous environmental issues through strict oversight, with a completion rate of over 85% for the second round of rectification tasks [6]. Group 6: Climate Change and Carbon Neutrality Efforts - The Ministry is actively promoting policies for carbon peak and carbon neutrality, with the total installed capacity of wind and solar energy exceeding the 2030 targets ahead of schedule [7]. - As of September 18, the cumulative trading volume of carbon emission rights reached 714 million tons, with a total transaction value of 48.961 billion yuan [7]. - The Ministry is also advancing the construction of climate-resilient cities and implementing the National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2035 [7].