President Xi Jinping, 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 meeting focused on reviewing significant reports and opinions aimed at steering China's future development and ecological conservation efforts.
During the session, the Political Bureau reviewed a comprehensive report from its Standing Committee. The members heard and discussed work reports presented by 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 Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee submitted its annual work report.
One of the key agenda items was the consideration of opinions on comprehensively promoting ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin, a region of immense cultural and economic significance in China.
The meeting fully recognized and commended the efforts of the leading Party members' groups of the five state institutions over the past year. Their work plans for 2025 were reviewed and approved, underscoring the CPC's commitment to advancing high-quality development and the modernization of China.
Looking ahead to 2025, the meeting emphasized the imperative for these leading Party members' groups to prioritize action, foster reform, and make new contributions to the nation's development goals. The Secretariat was urged to enhance its political capabilities, enforce strict self-governance, and diligently accomplish all tasks entrusted by the CPC Central Committee.
The ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin were highlighted as significant national strategies. The meeting called for the full enforcement of the Yellow River Protection Law and outlined specific measures to achieve these goals. This includes 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.
Furthermore, efforts were urged to ensure the safety of crucial dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure along the Yellow River. The meeting advocated for strengthening the synergy between the Yellow River's development and the strategies for the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region. Emphasis was placed on the holistic protection of cultural heritage and promoting the integration of culture and tourism to foster sustainable development in the region.
This meeting underscores the CPC's strategic focus on both national development and ecological conservation, reflecting a balanced approach to modernization that values environmental sustainability alongside economic growth.
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