President Xi Emphasizes High-Quality Development of Yellow River Basin at CPC Meeting
On Monday, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, presided over a significant meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. The gathering focused on steering China's future development and ecological conservation efforts, particularly in the Yellow River Basin.
Reviewing Progress and Setting Plans for 2025
The meeting involved a thorough review of reports from several key state institutions. 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) presented their work over the past year. The Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee also submitted its annual report.
The Political Bureau fully acknowledged the accomplishments of these institutions and approved their work plans for 2025. The meeting emphasized that in 2025, the leading Party members' groups must prioritize effective action, unite efforts to push forward reforms, and contribute to advancing high-quality development and the modernization of China.
Promoting Ecological Protection in the Yellow River Basin
A key highlight of the meeting was the discussion on comprehensively promoting ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. Recognizing the Yellow River as the \"Mother River\" of China, the meeting underscored the importance of fully implementing the Yellow River Protection Law.
Strategies 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. The meeting called for systematic efforts to ensure the safety of vital dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure along the river.
Integrating Culture and Development
The Political Bureau urged the strengthening of synergy between the Yellow River's high-quality development and the broader strategies of large-scale development in the western region and the rise of the central region. Emphasis was placed on the holistic and systematic protection of cultural heritage within the basin and promoting the integration of culture and tourism development.
Strengthening Party Leadership
The Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee was encouraged to boost political ability, enforce strict self-governance, and diligently accomplish all tasks entrusted by the CPC Central Committee. The meeting highlighted the necessity for all Party members to align closely with the central leadership and work collectively towards the nation's goals.
The convergence of ecological preservation and economic development in the Yellow River Basin is seen as a critical step in China's journey towards sustainable growth and modernization. The initiatives discussed at the meeting reflect a commitment to balancing environmental stewardship with socio-economic progress.
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