President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a significant meeting of the CPC Central Committee's Political Bureau on Monday. The meeting focused on reviewing reports and opinions crucial to China's ongoing development and ecological initiatives.
The Political Bureau reviewed a comprehensive report from its Standing Committee after discussions on the work reports of the leading Party members' groups from key state institutions. These included 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.
One of the central topics of the meeting was the focus on comprehensively promoting ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. The Yellow River, often referred to as the \"Mother River\" of China, holds significant historical and cultural importance. Its protection and sustainable development are vital for the nation's ecological security and economic progress.
The meeting acknowledged the remarkable work accomplished by the leading Party members' groups and approved their work plans for 2025. It emphasized that in 2025, these groups must prioritize effective implementation of tasks, collaborate to push forward reforms, and contribute to advancing high-quality development and the realization of Chinese modernization.
The Secretariat was urged to boost political ability, strengthen strict self-governance, and diligently accomplish all tasks entrusted by the CPC Central Committee.
Highlighting the importance of the Yellow River Basin, the meeting called for full enforcement of the Yellow River Protection Law. It stressed the need to:
- Systematically enhance water source conservation capacity in the upper reaches.
- Strengthen soil and water conservation in the middle reaches.
- Advance wetland protection and ecological governance in the lower reaches.
Additionally, the meeting underscored the importance of ensuring the safety of important dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure. It advocated for aligning 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.
Efforts to improve the holistic and systematic protection of cultural heritage were also emphasized, alongside promoting the integration of culture and tourism development in the region.
The initiatives discussed in the meeting are expected to play a crucial role in safeguarding the ecological environment of the Yellow River Basin while promoting sustainable economic growth and enhancing the well-being of the people residing in the region.
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