Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a pivotal meeting of the CPC Political Bureau on Monday. The gathering focused on reviewing reports from key governmental bodies and discussing strategies to enhance ecological protection and promote high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin.
The meeting delved into the work reports submitted 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 presented its annual work report.
Recognizing the achievements of these institutions over the past year, the meeting endorsed their work plans for 2025. It emphasized the necessity for these groups to prioritize action, consolidate efforts to drive reforms, and contribute significantly to advancing high-quality development and the modernization of China.
The Secretariat was urged to enhance its political capabilities, enforce strict self-governance, and diligently fulfill the tasks assigned by the CPC Central Committee.
A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin. President Xi stressed the importance of fully implementing the Yellow River Protection Law to safeguard this vital waterway.
The meeting outlined specific measures, including enhancing water source conservation in the upper reaches, strengthening soil and water conservation in the middle reaches, and advancing wetland protection and ecological management in the lower reaches of the river. These steps aim to systematically improve the overall health of the Yellow River ecosystem.
Furthermore, efforts were called for to ensure the safety of critical dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure. The meeting emphasized the need to align the Yellow River's development with broader strategies, such as the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region.
Preserving cultural heritage and promoting the integration of culture and tourism were also highlighted as essential components of the region's holistic and systematic development.
The CPC leadership's focus on ecological conservation and high-quality development signifies a continued commitment to sustainable growth and modernization, ensuring the Yellow River Basin remains a vital and thriving region for generations to come.
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