President Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Monday. The meeting was convened to review significant reports and discuss strategic plans aimed at advancing China's high-quality development and ecological protection efforts.
Reviewing Key Work Reports
During the meeting, the Political Bureau reviewed a comprehensive report from its Standing Committee following in-depth discussions on the work reports submitted by the leading Party members' groups of 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 work report of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee was also reviewed.
The meeting fully acknowledged the accomplishments of these groups over the past year and approved their work plans for 2025. It emphasized the necessity for these leading Party members' groups to prioritize effective action, collaborate to propel reforms, and contribute significantly to advancing high-quality development and the realization of Chinese modernization in 2025.
Strengthening Governance and Capability
The Political Bureau highlighted the importance of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee in boosting political capability and enforcing strict self-governance. The Secretariat was urged to diligently accomplish all tasks entrusted by the CPC Central Committee, reinforcing the Party's leadership and governance capacities.
Advancing Ecological Protection in the Yellow River Basin
A significant portion of the meeting focused on comprehensively promoting ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. Recognizing the strategic importance of the basin, the meeting called for the full enforcement of the Yellow River Protection Law.
Efforts were urged to systematically enhance water source conservation in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, strengthen soil and water conservation in the middle reaches, and advance wetland protection and ecological governance in the lower reaches. Ensuring the safety of critical dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure was emphasized as a key priority.
Synergy with Regional Development Strategies
The meeting underscored the need to align the high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin with the broader strategies of large-scale development in the western region and the rise of the central region. This includes improving holistic and systematic protection of cultural heritage and promoting the integration of culture and tourism development within these areas.
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