In a pivotal meeting held on Monday, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, led the Political Bureau in reviewing critical reports and setting strategic priorities for the nation's future. The gathering underscored the CPC's commitment to ecological conservation and high-quality development, with a significant focus on the revitalization of the Yellow River Basin.
The meeting delved into the work reports presented by the leading Party members' groups from key state institutions, including the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), the State Council, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, the Supreme People's Court (SPC), the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP), and the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee. Recognizing their achievements over the past year, the Political Bureau approved their ambitious work plans for 2025.
Emphasizing action and reform, the meeting called on these leading Party members' groups to make it a priority to get things done, pool their strengths, and contribute anew to advancing high-quality development and Chinese modernization in the coming year. The Secretariat was also urged to bolster its political capabilities, strengthen strict self-governance, and diligently accomplish all tasks assigned by the CPC Central Committee.
The ecological preservation and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin emerged as a central theme. The meeting highlighted the significance of the Yellow River Protection Law and advocated for its comprehensive enforcement. Strategies were mapped out to enhance water source conservation in the upper reaches, reinforce soil and water conservation in the middle reaches, and promote wetland protection and ecological governance in the lower reaches of the river.
Ensuring the safety and resilience of critical infrastructure such as dams and reservoirs was deemed essential. Moreover, the meeting stressed the importance of aligning the Yellow River's development with broader strategies, including the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region. Cultural heritage received attention as well, with calls to enhance its holistic protection and to foster the integration of culture and tourism for sustainable growth.
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President Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review reports, opinions
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