In a significant move towards advancing China's development goals, 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 focused on reviewing key reports and discussing strategic opinions aimed at propelling the nation towards high-quality development and ecological conservation.
The Political Bureau evaluated a report from its Standing Committee after it reviewed and discussed the work reports of 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). Additionally, the work report of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee was reviewed.
One of the critical topics on the agenda was the comprehensive promotion of ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. The meeting underscored the importance of the Yellow River Protection Law and called for its full enforcement to ensure the sustainability of this vital waterway, often referred to as China's \"Mother River.\"
The meeting acknowledged the significant achievements of the leading Party members' groups over the past year and approved their work plans for 2025. It emphasized the need for these groups to prioritize effective execution of tasks, foster reforms, and contribute to the nation's high-quality development and the realization of Chinese modernization.
The Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee was urged to enhance its political capabilities, strengthen strict self-governance, and diligently accomplish all tasks entrusted by the CPC Central Committee.
Regarding the Yellow River Basin, the meeting highlighted the necessity 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. It also called for ensuring the safety of critical dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure.
The synergy between the Yellow River's high-quality development and national strategies such as the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region was stressed. The meeting advocated for improved protection of cultural heritage and the integration of culture and tourism development along the Yellow River Basin.
As China continues to pursue high-quality development and ecological conservation, the directives from this meeting set a clear path forward, reinforcing the nation's commitment to sustainable growth and the protection of its natural resources.
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