China News Service, September 19th. The Central Propaganda Department held a series of press conferences on the theme of "China's Decade" on the 19th. Zhuang Shaoqin, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources, said at the meeting that over the past ten years, we have always adhered to the bottom-line thinking and strictly protected cultivated land. Strongly guarantee the supply of resources and effectively support high-quality development and high-quality life.
Adhere to and implement the most stringent arable land protection system, strictly delineate and hold the red line of 1.8 billion mu of arable land protection, and consolidate the foundation of national food security.
Zhuang Shaoqin said that the basic geological survey and mineral resources exploration continued to be strengthened, and the reserves of major mineral resources increased, and the output of coal, tungsten and other mineral products ranked first in the world for many years.
Significant progress has been made in the testing of natural gas hydrates ("combustible ice").
We will optimize the layout of land and space in accordance with laws and regulations, ensure the supply of land in a strong and orderly manner, and effectively support the implementation of major national strategies such as coordinated regional development, new urbanization, and rural revitalization.
The land used for urban housing, parks and green spaces, and public service facilities has grown substantially, and the living environment in urban and rural areas has been significantly improved.
(Zhongxin Finance)