BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) - Xi Jinping called for advancing the Beautiful China Initiative at the opening session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Sunday.

The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 16, 2022. (Photo: Xinhua)

Respecting, adapting to, and protecting nature is essential for building China into a modern socialist country in all respects, he said.