Economic development should go hand in hand with environmental protection. When we tackle environmental problems, consideration should be given to both the immediate interests of various countries and the long-term interests of the whole word. At present, priority should be given to addressing the environment degradation problems in developing countries such as soil erosion, desertification, vegetation reduction and floods and droughts. The settlement of these problems will not only eliminate the threat to the environment and development in developing countries, but also benefit the global environmental protection and economic development. China attaches great importance to environmental protection in the process of economic development, and make environmental protection a basic national policy.

China is willing to assume its responsibilities and obligations in line with its level of development and is also willing to cooperate and exchange with the international community, including Asian countries, to make a positive contribution to improve the global ecological environment and promote social civilization. As long as the world cooperate pragmatically and take positive action in the spirit of helping each other, it will be sure to develop the economy at the same time toprotect the Earth' s environment, making it a beautiful place to live and work in peace.