To celebrate two decades since the launch of China’s “two mountains” concept—“Lucid waters and green mountains are invaluable assets”—China Media Group (CMG) has released a 20-episode documentary series: “Lucid Waters, Green Mountains: China’s answers.” Spanning 20 cities and regions—from Zhejiang’s Huzhou to Qinghai Lake and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region’s Hotan—the series captures firsthand footage of groundbreaking green initiatives.
Across fast-growing urban centers like Sichuan’s Chengdu and Jiangsu’s Changzhou, to eco-sensitive landscapes around Shandong’s Weihai and Yunnan’s Zhaotong, each episode dives into local experiments in renewable energy, biodiversity protection, and low-carbon urban planning. By blending touching human stories with data-driven analysis, the series shows how policies on the Chinese mainland have evolved into tangible actions.
Experts and scholars weigh in on each episode, unpacking key metrics—such as a 35% drop in industrial emissions in Liaoning’s Jinzhou or a 50% expansion of green cover around Guangdong’s Foshan—illustrating how these regions contribute to the national push for an ecological civilization.
Beyond statistics, the series invites viewers to see green development as a personal journey. Through interviews with community leaders, farmers, and entrepreneurs, it challenges young global citizens, tech innovators, and sustainable travelers to rethink daily choices and get involved in local green efforts.
“Lucid Waters, Green Mountains: China’s answers” premieres August 15 at 6:20 p.m. on CCTV-1. Whether you’re an environmental advocate, a business innovator, or simply curious about sustainable futures, this series offers a panoramic view of how green ambitions are reshaping skylines and communities across the Chinese mainland.
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CMG series showcases China's answers to green development over years
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