JIANGYIN, China, April 22 — On World Earth Day, the “Safeguarding the Beautiful Yangtze,Scientific Restocking of Endangered Fish Species” event was held along the Yangtze River in Jiangyin. The program was jointly organized by the Jiangyin Municipal Government, the Wuxi Charity Federation, and JCET Group. Peng Qing, Executive Vice President of JCET, attended the event and delivered remarks.

Launched in 2024, the initiative has now been carried out in Jiangyin for three consecutive years. To date, it has supported the release of 1,274 Chinese sturgeon, 110,000 Chinese sucker, and 21,000 longsnout catfish, contributing to the conservation of the Yangtze River ecosystem. As a long-term participant in Yangtze biodiversity protection, JCET has continuously supported and co-hosted the program.
This year’s event further connected scientific restocking with youth oriented ecological education. Volunteers released 422 Chinese sturgeon, 30,000 Chinese sucker, and 5,000 longsnout catfish back into the Yangtze.
Located near the final stretch of the Yangtze before it flows into the sea, Jiangyin is considered an important site for restocking activities. Research suggests that Chinese sturgeon released in Jiangyin show higher survival rates as they migrate seaward. To strengthen post-release monitoring and protection, researchers implanted microchips in the sturgeon, enabling more effective tracking and conservation measures.

Protecting the Yangtze River is a complex, long-term undertaking that requires sustained, collective action. Through continued participation in the “Safeguarding the Beautiful Yangtze” program, JCET is working to turn philanthropic engagement into an enduring mechanism.
Beyond this initiative, JCET has long worked to embed corporate social responsibility into its sustainability strategy, with continued investment in environmental protection, ecosystem restoration, and public education. Looking ahead, JCET will maintain a long-term commitment to its CSR efforts and contribute to building a harmonious relationship between people and nature.