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We recognize that lush mountains and lucid waters are invaluable assets. What legislative measures have been taken in recent years to improve the systems for advancing ecological progress and to promote modernization while maintaining harmonious coexistence between humans and nature? Thank you. 

Wang Zhenjiang:

Thank you for the question. Mr. Jiang will provide the answer to this. 

Jiang Shan:

Thank you for the question. In recent years, public expectations for eco-environment quality have grown increasingly high. Moreover, high-quality development relies on the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. Clearly, improving the rule of law in this field is crucial. As Mr. Wang just said, the MOJ has fulfilled its responsibilities by focusing on enhancing the systems and mechanisms that support the philosophy that lush mountains and lucid waters are invaluable assets. We have strengthened legislation to support the coordination of carbon reduction, pollution control, green development and economic growth. Specifically, our efforts have focused on the following aspects: 

First, we have thoroughly implemented the arrangements and requirements set forth at the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee regarding the improvement of basic systems for advancing ecological progress. We have collaborated with relevant parties to draft laws on national parks and farmland protection and quality improvement. These efforts aim to facilitate the development of a nature preserve system centered around national parks and to promote the development of high-standard farmland. 

Second, we have focused on establishing and improving the ecological protection compensation mechanism. In collaboration with the National Development and Reform Commission and other relevant departments, we formulated and promulgated regulations on ecological protection compensation. These regulations implement the related decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council. By translating effective practices from various localities and departments into comprehensive and fundamental administrative regulations, we have cemented and expanded these practices. Consequently, we have established basic systems and rules for ecological protection compensation. 

Third, we have implemented the requirements for vigorously and properly pursuing peak carbon emissions and carbon neutrality. In collaboration with the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, we formulated and issued interim regulations on the management of carbon emissions trading. These regulations specify the regulation system for national carbon emissions trading and related activities, thereby creating a basic institutional framework for such trading. 

Fourth, we have implemented requirements for environmental risk management and control. For example, we revised and issued regulations on the management of ozone-depleting substances, further improving related regulatory measures. 

That's all I have to share. Thank you, everyone.