Combo photo shows a view of Kubuqi Desert in Hangjin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (file photo, up) and an aerial view of Kubuqi Desert Park (taken on July 11, 2018 by Xinhua journalist Peng Yuan, bottom). China has adopted the vision that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets and pursued a holistic approach to conserving its mountains, rivers, forests, farmlands, lakes, and grasslands. At the very highest levels, China is driving the way forward in the construction of an ecological civilization. (Xinhua)