Party's urban development policies are a breath of fresh air

While much of this is thanks to scientific advances, we are also increasingly using a much simpler "technology" in our urban areas to redress the environmental balance: the growing use of nature itself by planting more trees and greening more urban areas, and this is what has impressed me greatly as I reflect on the achievements and changes over the past decade.

These past 10 years have seen a literal flourishing of green spaces throughout Beijing, with urban parks appearing throughout the city.

Areas of the city, many of which were once shabby and dilapidated "urban villages" or wasteland, have been transformed by trees and vegetation into urban forest parks. Meanwhile, Beijing has also seen the development of the "greenway "throughout the city: a park-like network of walking and cycling routes, which allow residents to enjoy nature on their doorstep and also encourage us to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

The state of the environment is something that's been on my mind recently, as the media is filled with reports of soaring temperatures and occurrences of extreme flooding and droughts in many parts of the world.

The clock is ticking for humanity, but there is still time for us to resolve this situation. This fate is in the hands of all humanity. The greening of Beijing is an example of how China has contributed to this global effort.

In the new era, much has already been done, and I am looking forward to seeing how the upcoming 20th National Congress of the CPC will chart the course for further achievements to be made in the years and decades ahead.