President Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a significant meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Monday. The meeting reviewed crucial reports and laid out plans for ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin.
The gathering focused on assessing the work reports from the leading Party members' groups of 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 work report of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee was discussed.
The meeting fully recognized the achievements of these bodies over the past year and approved their work plans for 2025. President Xi emphasized the importance of prioritizing actionable results, pushing forward reforms, and contributing to high-quality development and the modernization of China in the coming year.
The significance of ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin was a key highlight. The meeting called for the comprehensive enforcement of the Yellow River Protection Law. Efforts will focus on enhancing water source conservation in the upper reaches, strengthening soil and water conservation in the middle reaches, and advancing wetland protection and ecological governance in the lower reaches of the river.
Ensuring the safety of critical infrastructure such as dams and reservoirs was stressed. The meeting also advocated for synergizing the Yellow River's development with strategies for the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region. Enhancing the protection of cultural heritage and promoting the integration of culture and tourism were also discussed as vital components of the overall development strategy.
The Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee was urged to boost political capability, strengthen self-governance, and diligently accomplish all tasks assigned by the CPC Central Committee.
This meeting underscores the CPC's commitment to ecological conservation and sustainable development, aiming to balance economic growth with environmental protection in one of China's most vital regions.
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President Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review reports, opinions
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