Chinese President Xi Jinping, also General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a pivotal meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Monday. The gathering focused on reviewing critical reports and setting the course for high-quality development and ecological protection, particularly in the Yellow River Basin.
The meeting examined a report from the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, following discussions on work reports from leading Party members' groups of several key state institutions. These included the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), the State Council, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the Supreme People's Court (SPC), and the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP). The Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee also presented its work report.
Recognizing the achievements of these groups over the past year, the meeting approved their work plans for 2025. The leading Party members' groups were urged to prioritize action, collaborate on reforms, and contribute to advancing high-quality development and the modernization of China in the coming year.
The Secretariat was called upon to enhance political capabilities, strengthen self-governance, and effectively complete all tasks assigned by the CPC Central Committee.
A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing comprehensive ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. Emphasizing the importance of the Yellow River Protection Law, the meeting called for its full enforcement to safeguard this vital region.
Efforts are to be made to systematically enhance water source conservation in the river's upper reaches, strengthen soil and water conservation in the middle reaches, and advance wetland protection and ecological governance in the lower reaches. Ensuring the safety of critical dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure was also highlighted as a priority.
The meeting stressed the need to align the Yellow River's high-quality development with broader national strategies, such as the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region. There was also a focus on improving the holistic and systematic protection of cultural heritage and promoting the integration of culture and tourism in the Yellow River Basin.
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President Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review reports, opinions
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