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June 5th, 2023 is the 52nd World Environment Day.

The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China pointed out that Chinese path to modernization is a modernization in which man and nature coexist in harmony. Respecting, adapting to, and protecting nature is essential for building China into a modern socialist country in all respects. We must take the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China as our guide, hold the "greatness of the country" in our hearts, adhere to the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, work together to promote people's prosperity, national strength, and China's beauty, making the sky of China bluer, mountains greener, water clearer, and the environment more beautiful, and jointly create a happier and better future.

[Definition]

Guanzi is a compilation of opinions from various schools of thought during the pre Qin period, covering various disciplines such as philosophy, politics, economy, law, ethics, and military. It is worth noting that Guan Zi not only focuses on the field of human social life, but also incorporates the natural world into its own perspective of care, and forms a simple ecological value system.

In Guan Zi's view, a good natural ecological environment is the foundation for a country to maintain long-term stable development and prosperity. The "Guanzi · Lizheng" points out: "Mountains and rivers save from fire, plants and trees are planted, and the country is prosperous. Gullies and floods are blocked and stored, and the country is prosperous. Mulberry and hemp are planted in the wild, and the five grains are suitable for their land, and the country is prosperous. Six livestock are raised at home, and melons, gourds, Hu, meat, vegetables, and fruits are prepared, and the country is prosperous." This means that mountains and rivers can prevent fires, plants can reproduce and grow, and the country will be prosperous; If the ditch can be fully unobstructed and the water in the dam does not flood, the country will become prosperous; The development of mulberry and hemp fields and the cultivation of grains can be tailored to local conditions, and the country will become prosperous; If farmers raise six livestock, vegetables, melons, and fruits are available, the country will become prosperous. By following the laws of nature and making reasonable use of its value to humanity, the country will become prosperous. Conversely, violating the laws of nature will lead the country towards poverty. From the perspective of modern economic development theory, Guanzi places ecological environment protection in an equally important position as economic development.

[Interpretation]

Promoting the harmonious coexistence of man and nature is an important feature and essential requirement of Chinese path to modernization, which reflects the wisdom of the Chinese nation in coordinating the relationship between man and nature.

The core of ecological civilization is to adhere to the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. Human beings and nature have a symbiotic relationship, and any harm to nature will ultimately harm humanity itself. Harmonious coexistence between humans and nature refers to the integration of humans and the natural environment, thus achieving a win-win situation. This is a relationship of interdependence, mutual respect, and mutual coordination. In this relationship, humans should not only respect the value of the natural environment, the existence of natural laws, and the balance of natural ecology, but also actively participate in ecological environment protection, coexist harmoniously with nature, promote each other, and develop together, even for their own interests.

Emphasizing that nature is the mother of life and the fundamental condition for human survival and development. Human beings can utilize and transform nature, but ultimately it is a part of nature. These important statements clarify the important role of the ecological environment in improving people's livelihoods and are a positive response to the growing demand for a beautiful ecological environment by the people.In today's China, all things are beautiful and vibrant, and a beautiful new picture of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature is slowly unfolding amidst green mountains and rivers.

At present, China's ecological civilization construction is in a critical period of pressure accumulation and heavy progress. It has entered a critical period of providing more high-quality ecological products to meet the growing needs of the people for a beautiful ecological environment, and has also reached a window of opportunity with the conditions and ability to solve prominent ecological environment problems.

Author: Yang Lixin