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 reviewed 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), as well as the work report of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee.
Recognizing the significant achievements over the past year, the meeting approved the work plans for 2025. It emphasized that in 2025, the leading Party members' groups of the five state institutions should prioritize effective implementation, foster reforms, and make new contributions to advancing high-quality development and Chinese modernization.
The Secretariat was urged to enhance political capability, strengthen strict self-governance, and diligently accomplish all tasks entrusted by the CPC Central Committee.
The meeting highlighted the importance of ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. It called for the comprehensive enforcement of the Yellow River Protection Law and stressed the need 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.
Efforts were also encouraged to ensure the safety of important dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure. The meeting underscored the synergy between the Yellow River's high-quality development and strategies such as the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region. Additionally, it emphasized the importance of protecting cultural heritage holistically and promoting the integration of culture and tourism development.
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President Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review reports, opinions
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