Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the ecological and economic development in Xiangyang, emphasizing the integration of ecological protection with industrial upgrading to achieve sustainable growth [1][5]. Environmental Protection and Water Management - The Han River, as the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, is crucial for Xiangyang's ecological environment, with a length of 195 kilometers and a watershed area of 17,300 square kilometers [2]. - Xiangyang has established 28 sewage treatment plants across 34 towns along the Han River, achieving nearly full coverage of urban sewage collection and treatment in key protected areas [2]. - The city has implemented a series of actions to improve water quality, including the completion rate of 99.6% for the rectification of 990 sewage outlets [4]. Industrial Upgrading and Economic Development - Xiangyang is focusing on emerging industries and green transformation, with 13 advanced manufacturing industry chains being developed, including automotive and electronic information sectors [5]. - The city has seen significant advancements in the new energy vehicle sector, with the successful mass production of the Dongfeng Nano new energy passenger vehicle marking a historic breakthrough [6]. - The renewable energy sector has also grown, with a total installed capacity of renewable energy reaching 6.1086 million kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 31.4% [7]. Community and Tourism Development - The ecological restoration projects, such as the investment of nearly 2 billion yuan in the Fish Liangzhou Central Ecological Park, have transformed the area into a popular tourist destination [8]. - The tea industry in Xiangyang has become a significant driver of rural income, with the "Xiangyang High Fragrance Tea" brand leading to the establishment of over 54 authorized tea enterprises and nearly 500,000 acres of tea plantations [9].

五月二十一日，是世界对茶的深情告白。中国先贤最早发现和培植的茶，被世界普遍性誉为东方神秘树叶。随着中国茶文化的兴起，茶叶就作为大宗商品来 到古丝绸之路上，传入西亚乃至欧洲地区。截至到今年五月二十一日的国际茶日，已知道全球有60多个国家与地区产茶。而且作为世界三大无酒精饮料之 一，全球有160多国近30亿人饮茶且无年龄、性别制约。外交官们也早就发现：当今世界的饮茶风俗，都因地域民情和生活方式的不同而各有所异，然而茶 以平等包容秉性被尊为"和平之饮"、"客来敬茶"成为了古今中外的共同礼俗！ 笔者多年关注的中部国家茶产区湖北省，近年来特别强调原产地地理标识。如作为万里茶道重要节点城市之一，秦巴山系高香型名优茶核心产区。十四五周 期以来襄阳市依托"襄阳高香茶"区域公用品牌，推动茶产业发展壮大与茶旅融合，走出一条绿色富民之路。襄阳拥有3000多年茶叶种植历史，文化上是"神 农尝百草，日遇七十二毒，得茶而解之"典故发生地。这里自然禀赋独特，且加之"南船北马、七省通衢"的地理优势，发展茶产业得天独厚。 统计数据显示：2024年，襄阳茶园面积近50万亩，干茶产量2万吨，综合产值达80亿元；培育茶业国家级龙头企业1家，省级龙头 ...