President Xi Chairs CPC Leadership Meeting to Review Reports and Promote Yellow River Development
On Monday, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, presided over a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. The meeting focused on reviewing work reports from key Party and state institutions and discussing strategies for ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin.
Reviewing Reports from Leading Party Members' Groups
The meeting examined a report from the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau after it heard and discussed work reports from 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). The Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee also presented its work report.
The Political Bureau fully recognized the achievements of these leading Party members' groups over the past year and approved their work plans for 2025. The meeting emphasized the importance of these groups prioritizing effective implementation of tasks, fostering reform initiatives, and contributing to the advancement of high-quality development and Chinese modernization in the coming year.
Focus on Ecological Protection and High-Quality Development
A key agenda item was the discussion of opinions on comprehensively promoting ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. The meeting underscored the significant role of the Yellow River in China's ecological and economic landscape and called for enhanced efforts to enforce the Yellow River Protection Law.
Specific measures were outlined to systematically improve 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 of the river. The meeting also highlighted the necessity of ensuring the safety of critical dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure along the Yellow River.
Integration with Regional Development Strategies
The Political Bureau urged the alignment of the Yellow River's high-quality development with broader national strategies, such as the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region. This integrated approach aims to promote balanced regional development and enhance the overall effectiveness of ecological protection efforts.
Additionally, the meeting emphasized the importance of preserving cultural heritage in the Yellow River Basin and promoting the integration of culture and tourism. This initiative is expected to foster cultural appreciation and boost local economies through sustainable tourism development.
Strengthening Party Leadership
The meeting called on the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee to enhance political capacity, uphold strict self-governance, and diligently accomplish all tasks assigned by the CPC Central Committee. Strengthening Party leadership is seen as crucial for achieving the nation's development goals and ensuring effective governance.
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