In a significant move towards sustainable development and ecological preservation, President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a crucial meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Monday. The meeting underscored China's commitment to high-quality development and the protection of the Yellow River Basin, often referred to as the cradle of Chinese civilization.
The meeting commenced with the review of reports from the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. Discussions were held on the work reports presented by the leading Party members' groups of several key state institutions, including 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 Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee also presented its annual work report.
Recognizing the accomplishments of these leading Party members' groups over the past year, the Political Bureau approved their work plans for 2025. The meeting highlighted the necessity for these groups to prioritize effective implementation of policies, foster collective efforts to advance reforms, and contribute significantly to high-quality development and the modernization of China.
Emphasizing the role of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, the meeting called for enhanced political capability, strict self-governance, and the diligent execution of tasks assigned by the CPC Central Committee.
A focal point of the meeting was the comprehensive promotion of ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. President Xi and the Political Bureau members stressed the vital importance of the Yellow River, advocating for the full enforcement of the Yellow River Protection Law.
Concrete measures were proposed 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 of the Yellow River. The meeting also called for ensuring the safety of crucial dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure.
Furthermore, the synergy between the Yellow River's high-quality development and the national strategies for large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region was emphasized. The meeting urged the improvement of holistic and systematic protection of cultural heritage along the Yellow River and the promotion of integrated culture and tourism development.
The commitment showcased at the meeting reflects China's broader vision of harmonizing economic growth with ecological sustainability. By focusing on the Yellow River Basin, the leadership aims to preserve an area of profound historical and cultural significance while fostering economic development that benefits the entire nation.
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