President Xi Jinping Chairs CPC Meeting to Advance Yellow River Basin Development
On Monday, President Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a significant meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. The gathering focused on reviewing crucial reports and outlining strategies for ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin.
The meeting meticulously reviewed a report from the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. It also 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), the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP), and the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee.
The leadership commended the accomplishments of these groups over the past year and approved their work plans for 2025. Emphasizing the importance of progress, the meeting highlighted that in 2025, the leading Party members' groups of the five state institutions must prioritize action, unify efforts to push forward reforms, and contribute anew to advancing high-quality development and Chinese modernization.
Furthermore, the Secretariat was urged to enhance political capability, strengthen strict self-governance, and effectively accomplish all tasks entrusted by the CPC Central Committee.
Focus on the Yellow River Basin
The meeting underscored the significance of ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin, calling for the full enforcement of the Yellow River Protection Law. The Yellow River, often referred to as the \"Mother River\" of China, is pivotal to the nation's ecological security and development.
To safeguard this vital region, the meeting outlined several key initiatives:
- Systematically enhance water source conservation capacity in the upper reaches of the Yellow River.
- Strengthen soil and water conservation in the middle reaches.
- Advance wetland protection and ecological governance in the lower reaches.
Efforts were also urged to ensure the safety of important dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure. The meeting emphasized the need to strengthen the synergy between the Yellow River's high-quality development and the broader strategies of large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region.
Additionally, there was a call to improve the holistic and systematic protection of cultural heritage along the Yellow River and to promote the integration of culture and tourism development. This approach aims to preserve the rich history of the region while fostering sustainable economic growth.
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