In a significant move towards ecological conservation and regional development, President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a crucial meeting of the Political Bureau on Monday. The meeting focused on reviewing reports from key state institutions and discussing strategies for the high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin.
The Political Bureau reviewed a comprehensive report from its Standing Committee after hearing work 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). The work report of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee was also examined.
The meeting acknowledged the significant progress made by these institutions over the past year and approved their work plans for 2025. Emphasis was placed on the necessity for these leading Party members' groups to prioritize action, unite efforts to advance reforms, and contribute to the nation's high-quality development and modernization goals.
A central topic of discussion was the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin. The meeting called for the full enforcement of the Yellow River Protection Law and outlined measures to enhance water source conservation in the upper reaches, strengthen soil and water conservation in the middle reaches, and improve wetland protection and ecological governance in the lower reaches.
The meeting also stressed the importance of ensuring the safety of critical infrastructure such as dams and reservoirs. There was a call to strengthen the synergy between the Yellow River's development and broader regional strategies, including the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region.
Cultural heritage protection was highlighted, with a focus on holistic and systematic measures to preserve the rich history of the Yellow River Basin. The integration of culture and tourism development was encouraged to promote sustainable economic growth in the region.
The Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee was urged to boost political capability, enhance strict self-governance, and effectively accomplish all tasks entrusted by the CPC Central Committee.
This meeting underscores China's commitment to ecological conservation and sustainable development along the Yellow River, often referred to as the \"Mother River\" of China. The initiatives discussed are expected to play a vital role in advancing the country's modernization efforts and promoting the well-being of its people.
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