The stepped-up protection of the Yellow River, also known as China's "Mother River" and the cradle of Chinese civilization, has once again exemplified the nation's unremitting efforts to improve its ecological environment and the livelihoods of people depending on it.
Fifteen years ago, when Xi Jinping was secretary of the Communist Party of China Zhejiang Provincial Committee, he proposed the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" during a visit to Yucun village in the province's Anji county.