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When the "source of life" is labeled with a price tag, how do we protect the "faucet" in our hands?
The scorching sun scorched the land of Chiapas, Mexico, and the air was filled with a scorching smell, and 200,000 residents endured the torment of thirst, but could only watch the coke flowing around them, and the bitter taste spread in their hearts, because the water source they relied on for survival had long been firmly controlled by a beverage giant and reduced to the "raw material" of the production line
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This scene, perhaps beyond the cognition of many people, but it is really staged, it is like a warning symbol, reminding us: water, is not inexhaustible, when the "source of life" is labeled with a price tag, how should we guard the "faucet" in our hands?
Water is not only a commodity, but also the lifeblood of survival
Looking back on history, the origin of human civilization is always closely related to water, the Nile River gave birth to ancient Egypt civilization, the two river basins nourished the Mesopotamian plain, the Yellow River and the Yangtze River witnessed the rise of the Chinese nation, water, is the cradle of life, is the source of civilization, but also the cornerstone of national security and social stability
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When the tide of economic globalization swept in, the strategic position of water resources became increasingly prominent, and it was gradually endowed with more economic attributes
The influx of foreign investment: the once "ocean current" of China's water market
At the end of the 90s of last century, the door of China's water market gradually opened, foreign capital poured in, at that time, the domestic water infrastructure construction was relatively lagging behind, there was a certain gap between the technical level and the international advanced level, the arrival of foreign capital, to a certain extent, made up for the shortcomings of capital and technology, and promoted the rapid development of China's water industry
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France water giants, such as Veolia, Suez, etc., with strong financial strength and rich management experience, quickly seized market share, they participated in the investment and construction of many water projects, extending their tentacles to water supply, sewage treatment and other fields, for a time, China's water market seems to blow a strong "ocean current"
High cost: the battle for water pricing power
Driven by the pursuit of profit maximization, some foreign water companies have gradually revealed their mercenary nature, using concession agreements with local governments to continuously raise water prices, turning public services into profit-making tools
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Tianjin, Qingdao and other cities have staged a game between foreign-funded water enterprises and local governments over water prices, and foreign-funded enterprises threatened to "cut off water" to force local governments to compromise, which eventually led to rising water prices and unspeakable misery for the people
Water Safety Alarm Bell: From "Water Shortage" to "Water Dirty"
What is even more worrying is that some foreign-funded water enterprises have neglected environmental protection and social responsibility in the process of operation, resulting in frequent water pollution incidents, such as the case of excessive benzene in Lanzhou tap water and sewage outflow from Qingdao tap water, all of which have exposed loopholes and dereliction of duty in the management of water quality safety by foreign-funded water enterprises
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When the double crisis of "water shortage" and "water pollution" is in front of us, people begin to reflect: is it really safe to hand over water resources related to the national economy and people's livelihood to foreign capital?
Guarding the "Source of Life": China's Water Breakthrough
In the face of the expansion and monopoly of foreign investment in the field of water affairs, the Chinese government has begun to take a series of measures to strengthen the protection and management of water resources and safeguard the country's water security
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In 2002, the new Water Law was promulgated and put into effect, clearly stipulating that water resources belong to the state and that no unit or individual may encroach upon, destroy, illegally transfer, buy or sell water resources
In 2015, the Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Water Pollution ("Water Ten") was promulgated, which put forward higher requirements for water pollution prevention and control, and increased penalties for water pollution violations
The introduction of a series of policies and regulations has pointed out the direction for the development of China's water industry and set the threshold for foreign investment
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The rise of state-owned enterprises: reshaping the water market
A number of state-owned water enterprises, such as Capital Co., Ltd. and Beijing Enterprises Water, have actively participated in the investment, construction, operation and management of water projects by relying on national policy support and their own advantages, and their market competitiveness has been continuously improved
The rise of state-owned water enterprises has not only changed the pattern of China's water market, but also provided important support for ensuring national water security
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Technological innovation: empowering the high-quality development of the water industry
In addition to policy guidance and enterprise efforts, scientific and technological innovation has also injected new vitality into the development of China's water industry, and the application of advanced technologies such as membrane technology and seawater desalination technology has improved the utilization efficiency of water resources and provided new ideas for solving the problem of water shortage
Through the application of sensors, the Internet of Things, big data and other technologies can realize real-time monitoring, early warning and dispatch of water resources, and improve the management efficiency and service level of water resources
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Conclusion: Protect the clear water and blue sky to build a beautiful China
Water is the source of life and the foundation of ecology, and to protect every drop of water is to protect our future
The development of China's water industry has undergone a transformation from introduction to independent innovation, from foreign capital to the rise of state-owned enterprises
In the future, China's water industry will continue to develop in the direction of marketization, specialization and internationalization, so as to provide a solid water security guarantee for building a beautiful China and realizing the sustainable development of the Chinese nation
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