La Qiong, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress and a passionate ecologist in the Qinghai-Xizang (Tibet) Plateau, is advocating further measures to preserve the region's fragile yet vital ecosystem. The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, also known as "the roof of the world," boasts rich biodiversity and essential water sources for several Asian nations. The snow-capped plateau is the place La Qiong calls home. Also serving as a lawmaker through his role as a deputy to the National People's Congress (NPC), China's highest organ of state power, La Qiong's suggestion during the legislative session has led to a groundbreaking law being passed in 2023, focusing on the ecological conservation of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. At Yani Wetlands in Nyingchi , La Qiong closely monitors the wetlands' rich biodiversity and pristine landscape, while actively promoting the development of a long-term, dynamic ecological monitoring system. And he says he is committed to figuring out how to balance protection and progress. Given the area's rich biodiversity, La Qiong said he would bring up suggestions on conserving the unique wildlife species affected by the projects and using them to support local economic and social development at this year's legislative session. Along with other Chinese lawmakers, he will continue to offer a Chinese solution while preserving and protecting rich natural heritage for all. The third session of the 14th NPC is scheduled to run from March 5 to 11 in Beijing. Shotlist: Nyingchi City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China - Recent: FILE: Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China - Date Unkown 1. Various of clouds, mountains, forests, rivers, birds; Nyingchi City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China - Recent 2. Aerial shots of land, river, mountains; 3. Various of deputy to 14th National People's Congress (NPC) La Qiong walking with locals; FILE: Beijing, China - 2023 4. La Qiong speaking at event; 5. Session in progress; 6. Screen showing draft amendment being reviewed by Chinese legislators; Nyingchi City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China - Recent 7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) La Qiong, Deputy, 14th National People's Congress: "The country attaches great importance to ecology and has introduced a series of laws and regulations to ensure the protection of ecology. Now, phenomena such as poaching, illegal hunting and indiscriminate logging have basically been stopped. But if we are to achieve protection on a higher-level, how do we achieve that scientifically?"; 8. Various of La Qiong talking to locals;equipment; 9. Various of La Qiong walking, checking equipment; 10. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) La Qiong, Deputy, 14th National People's Congress (ending with shot 11): "More and more major projects including the Sichuan-Xizang Railway are coming to Nyingchi, therefore how to protect the local ecology during the city's development has become an important issue."; 11. Various of La Qiong walking, talking with locals; FILE: Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China - Date Unkown 12. Various of clouds, mountains, rivers; 13. Various of wildlife; Nyingchi City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China - Recent 14. Aerial shot of La Qiong, locals. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]