In a significant move to steer China's future development, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Monday. The gathering focused on reviewing crucial reports and mapping out strategies for ecological protection and high-quality development, particularly in the Yellow River Basin.
The meeting brought together top officials to assess the work reports of the leading Party members' groups from key state institutions, including 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). These reports highlighted the achievements over the past year and outlined work plans for 2025.
President Xi acknowledged the efforts of these institutions, emphasizing the importance of their roles in advancing China's high-quality development and modernization. He urged them to prioritize effective action, harness collective strength to propel reforms, and contribute meaningfully to the nation's progress.
The Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee was also called upon to enhance its political capabilities, enforce strict self-governance, and diligently carry out all tasks assigned by the CPC Central Committee.
A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. President Xi highlighted the basin's critical role in China's environmental sustainability and economic growth, calling for the comprehensive enforcement of the Yellow River Protection Law.
\"We must systematically enhance water source conservation in the upper reaches, strengthen soil and water conservation in the middle reaches, and advance wetland protection and ecological governance in the lower reaches,\" the meeting concluded.
Efforts were urged to ensure the safety of essential infrastructure such as dams and reservoirs. The meeting also emphasized the need to align the Yellow River's development with broader regional strategies, including the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region.
Moreover, there was a strong call to improve the protection of cultural heritage along the Yellow River and promote the integration of culture and tourism development. This approach aims to preserve the rich history of the region while fostering economic opportunities for local communities.
The meeting underscored the CPC's commitment to ecological preservation and sustainable development, signaling continued efforts to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship.
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President Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review reports, opinions
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