Beijing, China — 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 focused on reviewing key reports and discussing strategic plans aimed at advancing ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin.
The Political Bureau reviewed a comprehensive report from its Standing Committee, following discussions on the work reports from 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). The Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee also presented its annual work report.
Emphasizing the importance of ecological conservation, the meeting approved opinions on comprehensively promoting ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. The Yellow River, often called the \"Mother River\" of China, is crucial to the country's ecological security and sustainable development.
The meeting fully recognized the achievements of the leading Party members' groups over the past year and approved their work plans for 2025. It was noted that in 2025, these groups must prioritize effective implementation, collaborate to drive reforms, and contribute to advancing high-quality development and the realization of Chinese modernization.
The Secretariat was urged to enhance its political capabilities, enforce strict self-governance, and effectively accomplish all tasks entrusted by the CPC Central Committee.
Regarding the Yellow River Basin, the meeting highlighted its significance in China's ecological landscape. It called for the full enforcement of the Yellow River Protection Law and outlined specific measures to be undertaken:
- Systematically enhance water source conservation capacity in the upper reaches of the Yellow River.
- Strengthen soil and water conservation in the middle reaches.
- Advance wetland protection and ecological governance in the lower reaches.
Moreover, the meeting stressed the importance of ensuring the safety of key infrastructure such as dams and reservoirs. It also emphasized the need to align the Yellow River's high-quality development with national strategies like the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region.
The protection of cultural heritage received attention, with calls to improve holistic and systematic conservation efforts. Promoting the integration of culture and tourism development was also highlighted as a means to enhance the region's appeal and vitality.
This meeting underscores the CPC's commitment to ecological preservation and sustainable development, reinforcing the strategic importance of the Yellow River Basin in China's national development agenda.
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