Three Gorges Reservoir area prospers by green development

Photo taken on Dec. 27, 2019 shows wild macaques at the Small Three Gorges scenic area in Wushan County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Located in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, the Three Gorges Reservoir area is an important ecological function zone and reservoir of freshwater resources in China. In the past two years, the Chongqing municipal government has strengthened ecological and environmental protection of the reservoir area and explored solutions of green growth. A series of environment-friendly projects have brought both ecological and economic benefits to local people. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)