Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has used the metaphor of "calculating accounts" on many occasions to expound key issues. Whether they are accounts of the long-term, overall and comprehensive nature, each account reflects the Party's commitment to building itself for the public good and exercising power for the people. How are these "accounts," which he has consistently emphasized, calculated? The Global Times launches a series of stories to find the answer from the proposals and motions as well as the key words of the annual national two sessions. This is the first installment.

Luis Rene Fernandez Tabio, senior professor and researcher at the University of Havana, shared his insights with GT on the achievements of China's green transformation.

Walking across the sand dunes, Lu Qi steps on sand divided into square blocks by straw.

In this installment, we delve into how China's practices and concepts, inspired by Xi Jinping's Thought on Ecological Civilization, were shared and highlighted at the just concluded COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Recently, a forum exploring ecological industries and new quality productive forces was held over the weekend in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, aiming to address issues that impact the scope and path of ecological civilization construction and high-quality development. At the event, the Global Times engaged with policymakers, industry leaders, and scholars to understand the current progress and future directions of China's ecological industry.

The situation in Beijing serves as a microcosm of why China is considered a model for the world. This is not only due to its ambitious climate goals and pioneering green sector but also because of the significant efforts and changes the country has made.