Building a Socialist Eco-Civilization

In recent years, China has seen the rise of “socialist ecological civilization” as a guiding concept of state policy. Emerging from academic debates partially inspired by concepts imported from Western Marxism, Chinese intellectuals and officials have sought to synthesize the concepts of socialist ecology with Chinese thinking and work towards a better integration of economic development, social prosperity, and ecological sustainability. In this interview, we speak with Haun Qingzhi, a professor at Peking University’s School of Marxism, to gain a better understanding of the role of ecological planning in China’s socialist construction.