Chinese President Xi Jinping has rallied environmental volunteers to champion water conservation and advance sustainable development, calling their efforts vital to building "a beautiful China." The message came ahead of China's National Ecology Day (August 15) in a heartfelt reply to volunteers protecting the Danjiangkou Reservoir 🌏 – a lifeline for the South-to-North Water Diversion Project.
Why It Matters
The reservoir supplies water to millions via one of China's most ambitious engineering feats. Since 2014, local volunteers and residents have spearheaded water quality initiatives, earning Xi's praise for making the area's "mountains greener and environment more beautiful."
Bigger Picture
Xi highlighted the project's role in ensuring long-term ecological harmony, urging persistent efforts to safeguard water resources. His letter also shouted out eco-warriors nationwide, saying grassroots action is key to balancing modern progress with nature 🌱 – a vision resonating globally as climate concerns grow.
