Shang Honglin Visits and Offers Condolences to the “Practitioners” of the “Ecological Civilization Thought”—the Muli Ecological Environment Restoration Project Department

On the eve of the Dragon Boat Festival, Shang Honglin, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman (Director) of the Group (Bureau), led a delegation to visit and extend condolences to the Second Project Office of the Integrated Remediation Project for Pits and Tailings Stacks at Wells No. 3 and No. 4 in the Muli Mining Area of Qinghai Province. He conveyed his sincere greetings to those who are actively serving as “practitioners, disseminators, and promoters” of Xi Jinping’s Thought on Ecological Civilization. Lin Guoxuan, Member of the Party Committee, Deputy General Manager (Deputy Director), and Chairman of the Trade Union of the Group (Bureau), accompanied the inspection and offered words of encouragement to the project team throughout the visit. Tian Li, Deputy General Manager (Deputy Director) of the Group (Bureau), served as the deputy commander of the project and joined the inspection and慰问. Liu JinSen, Deputy Director of the Guangdong Bureau and Project Commander, along with Bi Hongbo, Deputy General Manager of the Jiangsu Bureau’s Environmental Company and Secretary of the project’s temporary Party branch, also participated in the inspection and attended a symposium.

The Muli Mining Area in Qinghai Province is located within Muli Town, Tianjun County, Haixi Prefecture, at an elevation of 4,200 meters. It is the source of the Datong River, a major tributary of the upper Yellow River, and also an integral part of the Qilian Mountains’ water‑conservation zone and ecological security barrier. Moreover, the mining area lies in a typical ecologically fragile zone on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau, where extensive permafrost and alpine meadows—key wetland vegetation—are widespread. The region’s ecology is highly sensitive and vulnerable to disturbance, underscoring the critical importance of its conservation.

During the critical phase of the second-stage soil-covering and revegetation work on this project, Shang Honglin visited the project headquarters to offer encouragement to all staff and personnel, and conducted an on-site inspection of construction progress at Wells No. 3 and No. 4. He gained a detailed understanding of the soil-covering and tillage operations in the well pits, and inquired about the application of sheep manure and organic fertilizers, as well as the sowing of grass seeds. At the symposium, Shang Honglin listened to Project Manager Yang Qingzhu’s briefing on the project’s overview, construction progress, material procurement, construction equipment, workforce deployment, and supporting measures. He fully commended the project team’s achievements since entering the site in September 2020, expressed appreciation for the team’s prioritization of the project’s political significance, and extended heartfelt respect to all members for upholding the “plateau spirit”—“not lacking spirit despite oxygen deprivation, not fearing hardship, and achieving higher ideals at greater altitudes.” Shang Honglin set forth four key requirements for ensuring high-quality completion of each phase of the project: First, prioritize workplace safety. Given the short vegetation growth cycle at the project site, the revegetation effort demands even higher standards; particularly during this intensive, time‑critical phase, vigilance must remain unwavering. The people‑centered safety philosophy should be rigorously implemented, with comprehensive health monitoring for all personnel and clear assignment of safety responsibilities to individual team members. Second, elevate engineering quality. As the Muli Project is currently the largest ongoing ecological restoration initiative nationwide, the high‑altitude conditions place heightened demands on the quality of revegetation work. This calls for continuous exploration and innovation in practice, so as to build a distinctive brand in ecological restoration. Third, emphasize lessons learned. Strengthen closed-loop management of original project records, systematically collate and summarize experiences from each stage, and establish a robust record‑keeping system to accumulate valuable knowledge for future ecological restoration endeavors. Fourth, deepen study of Party history. Closely focus on thoroughly understanding, mastering, and applying the Party’s innovative theories, seizing the opportunity presented by the centenary of the founding of the Communist Party of China to further intensify efforts in translating historical study into concrete action, and remain steadfast practitioners of Xi Jinping’s Thought on Ecological Civilization.

Finally, Shang Honglin, on behalf of the Group (Bureau) Party Committee, presented the Party flag to the project’s temporary Party branch, urging it to place political development at the forefront, to leverage the exemplary and leading role of Party members on the front lines, and to ensure that the Party flag flies high at the forefront.