SOCIETY

Modern Agriculture

A worker trims strawberry plants at a modern agriculture demonstration park in Lanzhou New Area, Gansu Province in northwest China, on March 3. Lanzhou New Area is using its geographical advantage and favorable local policies to develop its vegetable, fruit and flower planting industry.

Environment Guideline

A guideline to build a modern environmental governance system was issued on March 3 to provide institutional support for a better ecological environment.

Issued by the general offices of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council, it aims to put in place by 2025 a sound environmental governance system that specifies the responsibilities of governments at all levels and firms, encourages public participation and features stronger government supervision.

A greener approach to production will be promoted among firms,