国内英语新闻:China's top political advisor stresses construction of ecological, living environment in dev

Jia noted the country's strategy to develop the western regions not only rejuvenated the regions, but opened greater opportunities for the nation's development, as well.

He said the ecological environmental construction had been developing rapidly, while the local residents' living environment had been greatly improved in the western regions during the past 10 years.

Jia Qinglin (C, front), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, visits the exhibition of Sichuan Province during an achievements exhibition displaying China's western regions' environmental protection and construction accomplishments during the "West Development" campaign, in Beijing, capital of China, July 14, 2010.

Facts have proven that the Central Government's decision to develop the western regions was indisputably correct and the development of western regions is fruitful, he added.

The exhibition showcased photos, data and models reflecting the changes in the environment in 12 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in China's west over the past decade.