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 meeting focused on reviewing reports from the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau after discussions on the work reports of the leading Party members' groups from various state organs.
The entities involved 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.
The meeting also examined opinions on advancing ecological protection and promoting high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin, a critical region for China's environmental and economic strategies.
Recognition of Achievements and Future Plans
The Political Bureau fully acknowledged the accomplishments of the leading Party members' groups of the five state institutions over the past year and approved their work plans for 2025. Emphasis was placed on the importance of actionable initiatives, collaborative efforts to drive reforms, and contributions toward high-quality development and the advancement of Chinese modernization.
The Secretariat was urged to enhance its political capabilities, uphold strict self-governance, and effectively complete all tasks assigned by the CPC Central Committee.
Focus on the Yellow River Basin
Highlighting the significance of ecological preservation, the meeting called for comprehensive promotion of ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. The attendees underscored the need to fully enforce the Yellow River Protection Law.
Specific directives included systematically enhancing 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. Ensuring the safety of key dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure was also prioritized.
Synergy with Regional Strategies
The meeting emphasized the integration of the Yellow River Basin's development with broader regional strategies, such as the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region. There was also a focus on improving the holistic and systematic protection of cultural heritage and promoting the integration of culture and tourism, leveraging the rich history and diverse cultures along the Yellow River.
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President Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review reports, opinions
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