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 gathering focused on reviewing key reports and setting strategic priorities for the coming year.
During the meeting, the Political Bureau evaluated a comprehensive report from its Standing Committee. This included discussions on work reports submitted by the leading Party members' groups of several pivotal state institutions: 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). Additionally, the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee presented its work report.
A critical highlight of the meeting was the examination of opinions on advancing ecological protection and promoting high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. Recognizing the basin's vital role in China's ecology and economy, the leadership called for concerted efforts to fully implement the Yellow River Protection Law.
The meeting acknowledged the significant achievements of the leading Party members' groups over the past year. Their contributions were instrumental in driving reforms and fostering development across various sectors. The Political Bureau approved their work plans for 2025, emphasizing the need for these groups to prioritize action, consolidate reform efforts, and contribute to China's high-quality development and modernization.
Emphasizing the role of the Secretariat, the meeting encouraged it to enhance its political capabilities, strengthen self-governance, and diligently fulfill all tasks assigned by the CPC Central Committee.
The leadership outlined strategic initiatives for the Yellow River Basin's ecological protection. These include:
- Systematically enhancing water source conservation capacity in the upper reaches.
- Strengthening soil and water conservation efforts in the middle reaches.
- Advancing wetland protection and ecological governance in the lower reaches.
Furthermore, the meeting stressed the importance of ensuring the safety of critical infrastructure such as dams and reservoirs. It called for aligning the basin's high-quality development with broader national strategies, including the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region.
In addition to ecological and infrastructural priorities, there was a focus on cultural preservation. The leadership advocated for the holistic and systematic protection of cultural heritage within the Yellow River Basin and encouraged the integration of culture and tourism to promote regional development.
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