President Xi Jinping Leads CPC Meeting to Propel High-Quality Development and Ecological Protection
On Monday, General Secretary Xi Jinping of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee chaired a significant meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. The gathering was pivotal in reviewing key work reports and setting the stage for transformative developments in China's political and ecological landscape.
The meeting meticulously reviewed a report from the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau after hearing and discussing work reports from leading Party members' groups of several crucial state bodies. These included 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), the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP), as well as the Secretariat of 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. The Political Bureau reviewed opinions and strategies aimed at safeguarding this vital region, emphasizing the enforcement of the Yellow River Protection Law.
The leadership fully recognized the achievements of the leading Party members' groups over the past year and approved their work plans for 2025. Looking ahead, these groups are tasked with prioritizing effective implementation of policies, fostering reform, and contributing to the advancement of high-quality development and the realization of Chinese modernization.
For the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, the emphasis was placed on enhancing political capability, strengthening self-governance, and diligently accomplishing the tasks assigned by the CPC Central Committee.
Addressing the ecological significance of the Yellow River Basin, the meeting called for systematic efforts to enhance water source conservation in the river's upper reaches, strengthen soil and water conservation in the middle reaches, and advance wetland protection and ecological governance in the lower reaches. Ensuring the safety of critical dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure was also highlighted as a priority.
The meeting urged the integration of the Yellow River's high-quality development with broader regional strategies, such as the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region. Additionally, it stressed the importance of holistic and systematic protection of cultural heritage and promoting the integration of culture and tourism to foster sustainable development in the basin.
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President Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review reports, opinions
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