In a significant move toward advancing China's development goals, President Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a pivotal meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Monday. The meeting focused on reviewing crucial reports and setting the course for the nation's high-quality development, particularly in the ecologically vital Yellow River Basin.
The Political Bureau evaluated reports from 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), along with the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee. The meeting wholeheartedly recognized their achievements over the past year and approved their ambitious work plans for 2025.
Emphasizing the importance of action and reform, the meeting called upon the leading Party members' groups of the five state institutions to prioritize effective implementation, unite efforts to propel reforms, and contribute significantly to high-quality development and the broader journey of Chinese modernization in 2025.
The Secretariat was urged 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 focus on ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin, often referred to as the \"Mother River\" of China. President Xi underscored the significance of fully enforcing the Yellow River Protection Law to safeguard this crucial ecological region.
The meeting outlined specific strategies for the Yellow River Basin: systematically enhancing water source conservation in the upper reaches, reinforcing soil and water conservation in the middle reaches, and advancing wetland protection and ecological governance in the lower reaches. These efforts aim to restore and preserve the ecological health of the river and its surroundings.
Further, the meeting stressed the need to ensure the safety of key infrastructure such as dams and reservoirs. It highlighted the importance of synchronizing the Yellow River's high-quality development with strategies for large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region. Enhancing the holistic and systematic protection of cultural heritage and promoting the integration of culture and tourism were also identified as essential components of the development strategy.
This meeting signifies a robust commitment by China's leadership to balance ecological preservation with socio-economic development, ensuring sustainable progress as the nation continues its journey towards modernization.
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President Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review reports, opinions
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