Killing-hen-for-egg development model at dead end: Xi

Industrialization has created unprecedented material wealth, but caused serious ecological damage, Xi said Sunday evening in Beijing.

The development model of "killing the hens for eggs" and "draining the lake for fish" is at the dead end, Xi said.

He said that the future will be illuminated by eco-friendly development that is in accordance with the rule of nature.

Treat ecological environment like life: Xi

Xi said Sunday humankind should treat the ecological environment like we treat our own life.

The Earth is the only home for humankind, Xi said, noting that we should protect the ecological environment like we protect our own eyes, and treat the ecological environment like we treat our own life.

Xi calls for joint efforts to tackle environmental challenges

Xi on Sunday called for joint efforts to tackle environmental challenges.

Xi said that only with concerted efforts can we effectively deal with global environmental issues such as climate change, marine pollution and biological protection, and achieve the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development goals.