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 on Monday. The meeting focused on reviewing reports and opinions critical to China's ongoing development and governance.
During the session, the Political Bureau examined a report from its Standing Committee after discussions on the work reports of the leading Party members' groups from several key state organs. 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.
The meeting acknowledged the significant contributions of these leading Party members' groups over the past year and approved their work plans for 2025. Emphasizing the priorities for the coming year, the leadership urged these groups to focus on effective implementation, collaborate on advancing reforms, and contribute to high-quality development and the modernization of China.
The Secretariat was encouraged to enhance its political capabilities, strengthen strict self-governance, and diligently accomplish all tasks entrusted by the CPC Central Committee.
A key highlight of the meeting was the discussion 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 immense ecological and economic significance for the nation.
The meeting underscored the importance of fully enforcing the Yellow River Protection Law. There was a call to systematically enhance water source conservation in the upper reaches, strengthen soil and water conservation in the middle reaches, and advance wetland protection and ecological governance in the lower reaches.
To ensure the safety and functionality of crucial infrastructure, efforts will be directed toward safeguarding important dams, reservoirs, and related facilities. The leadership highlighted the need to align the Yellow River's high-quality development with broader national strategies, including the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region.
Moreover, the meeting emphasized the significance of preserving cultural heritage along the Yellow River. Promoting the integration of culture and tourism development was identified as a vital step to enrich people's lives and stimulate economic growth.
This meeting reflects China's commitment to ecological conservation and sustainable development, recognizing the profound connection between environmental protection and economic progress.
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President Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review reports, opinions
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