During a visit to Yucun village in Anji county of east China's Zhejiang province in 2005, Xi Jinping, the then-Party chief of the province, put forward the concept that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets."

After becoming the top leader of China, Xi has on multiple occasions emphasized the importance of green development. China has made much progress in advancing green development since that trip 15 years ago. Let's take a look at how China has risen to Xi's call.