China reports major progress in shelterbelt forest program

​China has reported major achievements in the shelterbelt forest program over 45 years in its northwestern, northern, and northeastern regions, holding back sandstorms and soil erosion.

July 13, 2023

China's marine economy demonstrates high-quality development

China's gross ocean product reached 9.46 trillion yuan (US$1.31 trillion) in 2022, accounting for 7.8% of the country's GDP. Emerging marine industries maintained rapid growth momentum, with new orders in marine equipment manufacturing up 175.9% year on year, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources on Tuesday.

July 13, 2023

China vows to restore 2 million hectares of ecosystems by 2025

China will continue to protect and restore the ecosystems in its mountains, rivers, forests, farmlands, lakes, grasslands, and deserts in a holistic way, with a goal of more than 2 million hectares set for 2025, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources.

July 12, 2023

China's marine economy GDP exceeds 9 trillion yuan

The gross domestic product of China's marine economy, which covers industries ranging from navigation and fishery to shipbuilding, exceeded 9 trillion yuan (1.25 trillion U.S. dollars) in 2022, according to the ministry of transport on Tuesday.

July 12, 2023