In an important move to steer China's future development, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping chaired a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Monday. The meeting focused on reviewing significant reports and strategies aimed at promoting high-quality development and ecological protection, particularly in the Yellow River Basin.
The Political Bureau reviewed a report from its Standing Committee after hearing and discussing the work reports from the leading Party members' groups of several key state organs, 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). The meeting also reviewed the work report of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee.
The meeting fully acknowledged the achievements of these leading Party members' groups over the past year and approved their work plans for 2025. Emphasizing the importance of action and reform, it urged these groups to prioritize tasks that advance high-quality development and contribute to the realization of Chinese modernization.
A significant focus of the meeting was the comprehensive promotion of ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. Recognizing the Yellow River's crucial role in China's ecological and economic landscape, the meeting called for full enforcement of the Yellow River Protection Law.
Specific measures were discussed to 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 of the Yellow River. The meeting also highlighted the importance of ensuring the safety of vital infrastructure like dams and reservoirs.
The synergy between the Yellow River's high-quality development and broader national strategies, such as the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region, was emphasized. The meeting called for improved protection of cultural heritage along the Yellow River and the integration of culture and tourism to promote sustainable regional growth.
The Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee was encouraged to boost its political capability, strengthen self-governance, and effectively accomplish all tasks entrusted by the CPC Central Committee.
This meeting underscores China's commitment to ecological preservation and sustainable development, with the Yellow River Basin at the forefront of these efforts. By reinforcing strategies across various regions and sectors, China aims to achieve a harmonious balance between economic growth and environmental stewardship.
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