China, World Bank Group Center Hold High-Level Symposium on Ecological Restoration in Beijing

China's Ministry of Finance said the China-World Bank Group Global Ecosystem and Transition Center held a high-level symposium in Beijing on September 7, 2026, under the theme “From Vision to Action: Restoring Natural Ecosystems and Promoting Prosperity.” Vice Minister of Finance Liao Min attended the opening ceremony and delivered remarks, and more than 100 representatives from the World Bank, China's Ministry of Natural Resources, developing countries, international organizations and foreign embassies in China attended, according to Jiemian News. Liao said China has pursued the “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” concept, developed ecological industries, built a market-based allocation system for environmental resources, and implemented ecological compensation mechanisms, while also taking part in negotiations on climate change and biodiversity protection. He also met before the symposium with Elena, vice president for strategy and operations at the International Finance Corporation, to discuss cooperation.