President Xi Jinping Leads CPC Meeting to Review Key Reports and Future Plans
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 crucial reports and setting the agenda for 2025, emphasizing high-quality development and ecological conservation.
The Political Bureau reviewed a comprehensive report from its Standing Committee after hearing and discussing work reports from the leading Party members' groups of five major state institutions: 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 examined.
The meeting expressed full recognition of the achievements made by these leading Party members' groups over the past year and approved their work plans for 2025. The discussions highlighted the necessity for these groups to prioritize effective implementation, drive forward reforms, and contribute to advancing high-quality development and Chinese modernization in the coming year.
The Secretariat was urged to enhance its political capabilities, strengthen strict self-governance, and diligently accomplish all tasks entrusted by the CPC Central Committee.
Focus on the Yellow River Basin
A key topic of the meeting was the comprehensive promotion of ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. The significance of the Yellow River, often referred to as the \"Mother River\" of China, was underscored, with calls for the full enforcement of the Yellow River Protection Law.
Efforts were proposed to systematically enhance water source conservation in the upper reaches of the river, strengthen soil and water conservation in the middle reaches, and advance wetland protection and ecological governance in the lower reaches. The meeting emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of critical dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure along the river.
Furthermore, the meeting highlighted the need to align the high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin with the broader strategies of the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region. Initiatives to improve holistic and systematic protection of cultural heritage and to promote the integration of culture and tourism development were also discussed.
This meeting signifies the CPC's commitment to ecological preservation, sustainable development, and the continuous advancement of China's modernization efforts. The directives set forth aim to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship, ensuring long-term benefits for the nation and its people.
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