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 reports and opinions aimed at advancing China's high-quality development and ecological protection, particularly in the Yellow River Basin.
The Political Bureau reviewed a report from the Standing Committee of the CPC Central Committee after discussions on work reports from the leading Party members' groups of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), the State Council, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, 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 examined.
The meeting acknowledged the accomplishments of these leading Party groups over the past year and approved their work plans for 2025. Emphasizing the importance of concrete actions, the meeting called on these groups to prioritize implementation, foster reforms, and contribute to advancing high-quality development and Chinese modernization in 2025.
The Secretariat was urged to enhance its political capabilities, strengthen self-governance, and effectively carry out tasks assigned by the CPC Central Committee.
Ecological Protection and Development of the Yellow River Basin
A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing opinions on comprehensively promoting ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. The Yellow River, often referred to as China's \"Mother River,\" is crucial for the nation's ecological and economic well-being.
The meeting highlighted the significance of enforcing the Yellow River Protection Law. Key initiatives include systematically enhancing water source conservation in the upper reaches, strengthening soil and water conservation in the middle reaches, and advancing wetland protection and ecological governance in the lower reaches.
Efforts will also focus on ensuring the safety of important dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure along the river. The meeting emphasized the need to align the Yellow River's high-quality development with broader national strategies, such as the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region.
Moreover, there is a call to improve the holistic and systematic protection of cultural heritage within the Yellow River Basin and to promote the integration of culture and tourism development, leveraging the rich historical and cultural significance of the region.
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