China planted a record 3.998 million hectares of forest in 2023, up from 3.83 million in 2022.

China planted a record 3.998 million hectares of forest in 2023, an increase from 3.83 million hectares in 2022. This effort includes the restoration of 4.379 million hectares of degraded grassland and the treatment of 1.905 million hectares of sandy and stony land, as part of the country's efforts to protect the environment and promote high-quality development.