Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world. BAI MENG/FOR CHINA DAILY The life of Yang Zhenwen is deeply intertwined with butterflies, so much so that the 47-year-old has three nicknames associated with the winged insects. …
LI MIN/CHINA DAILY Yunnan is pioneering a digital biodiversity conservation model based on big data To the outside world, Yunnan, an inland province, at a low latitude and high elevation in southwestern China, is well known as a tourist destination that is characterized by many ethnic cultures and its rich biodiversity. Occupying a mere 4.1 percent of China's total land …