In a significant move to steer China's future development, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a meeting of the CPC Political Bureau on Monday. The high-level gathering focused on reviewing comprehensive reports and opinions critical to the nation's progress.
The meeting delved into a report by the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, following discussions on the work reports from the 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). Additionally, the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee presented its work report.
A crucial agenda item was the review of opinions on promoting ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. Recognizing the Yellow River's pivotal role in China's ecological and economic landscape, the meeting underscored the importance of sustainable development initiatives in the region.
The CPC Central Committee acknowledged and commended the efforts of the leading Party members' groups over the past year, endorsing their work plans for 2025. The meeting emphasized the need for these groups to prioritize effective implementation of tasks, foster unity in advancing reforms, and contribute to the nation's high-quality development and the broader goal of Chinese modernization.
The Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee was urged to enhance its political capabilities, strengthen self-governance, and diligently execute the responsibilities entrusted by the CPC Central Committee.
On the matter of the Yellow River Basin, the meeting highlighted the significance of enforcing the Yellow River Protection Law. Actions were called for to bolster water source conservation in the upper reaches, improve soil and water conservation in the middle reaches, and advance wetland protection and ecological management in the lower reaches. Ensuring the safety of key infrastructure such as dams and reservoirs was also stressed.
Furthermore, the meeting advocated for aligning the high-quality development of the Yellow River region with national strategies like the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region. Emphasis was placed on preserving cultural heritage holistically and promoting the integration of culture and tourism to drive regional prosperity.
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President Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review reports, opinions
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