Understanding “Invaluable” Amid Green Mountains and Clear Waters

The stories of Changkou Village in Jiangle, Fujian; Yu Village in Anji, Zhejiang; and Jiangjiaping Village in Pingli, Shaanxi, demonstrate the practical path from the proposal to the implementation of the concept that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets." The article reviews Xi Jinping's important remarks on ecological protection and green development during inspections in different regions, and introduces how these places have turned ecological advantages into industrial advantages. Changkou Village once faced the choice of selling off its natural forest for shortterm gains, but ultimately chose to protect its mountains and forests, later finding a new path through green industries and cultural tourism development; after Yu Village shut down its mines and cement plant, it shifted toward bamboo forest carbon sinks and ecotourism; Jiangjiaping Village, meanwhile, increased income by relying on the tea industry. The article also mentions the achievements China has made in ecological development in recent years in areas such as energy, emissions reduction, renewable energy, and land greening. The article emphasizes that the ecological environment is not only related to the quality of development, but also directly affects people's livelihood and wellbeing. As the green transition continues to advance, lush mountains and clear waters are steadily becoming an important support for highquality development.