Beijing, China – 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 on Monday. The leadership gathered to review pivotal reports and discuss strategies to propel China’s high-quality development and modernization.
The meeting delved into a comprehensive report from the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau after it examined 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), along with the work report of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee.
One of the central topics was the promotion of ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. The meeting reviewed opinions on enhancing conservation efforts and enforcing the Yellow River Protection Law to safeguard this crucial natural resource.
The CPC Central Committee fully recognized the accomplishments of the leading Party members’ groups over the past year and approved their work plans for 2025. Emphasizing action and reform, the leadership called on the five state institutions to prioritize achieving results, unite efforts to advance reforms, and make new contributions to China’s high-quality development and modernization in the coming year.
The Secretariat was urged to boost political capability, strengthen strict self-governance, and effectively accomplish all tasks entrusted by the CPC Central Committee.
Addressing the ecological significance of the Yellow River Basin, the meeting highlighted the need for systematic enhancement of water source conservation in the upper reaches, strengthening soil and water conservation in the middle reaches, and advancing wetland protection and ecological governance in the lower reaches. Efforts were also called for to ensure the safety of important dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure.
The leadership stressed the importance of aligning the Yellow River’s high-quality development with the broader strategies of the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region. Additionally, the meeting emphasized improving holistic and systematic protection of cultural heritage and promoting the integration of culture and tourism development.
This meeting underscores the CPC’s commitment to ecological conservation and sustainable development, particularly in vital regions like the Yellow River Basin, affirming China’s dedication to environmental stewardship and modernization.
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