Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the opening of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2019 Beijing on Sunday evening. Here is Xi's keynote speech.

Xi proposes pursuit of scientific ecological governance

Xi called for the pursuit of a scientific spirit in ecological governance at the opening ceremony of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2019 Beijing.

Xi said that ecological governance should follow the law of nature and make scientific planning, while taking into consideration local conditions and a holistic approach to create a diversified ecological system of co-existence.

Xi calls for passion for nature-caring lifestyle

Xi called for fostering a passion for nature-caring lifestyle at the opening ceremony of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2019 Beijing.

Xi proposed embracing simple, moderate, green and low-carbon ways of life, and making the idea of ecological and environmental conservation the mainstream culture in society.

Xi proposes prosperity based on green development

Xi proposed pursuing prosperity based on green development at the opening ceremony of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2019 Beijing.

Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets and improving ecological environment is increasing productivity, Xi said.

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