In a significant move to advance China's development agenda, 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 key reports from various leading Party members' groups and discussing strategies for ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin.
Reviewing Work Reports from Leading Party Groups
The Political Bureau reviewed a comprehensive report from the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. It also examined the work reports of the leading Party members' groups from 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 meeting fully recognized the achievements of these leading Party members' groups over the past year and approved their work plans for 2025. It emphasized the importance of unity and reform to push forward high-quality development and advance Chinese modernization.
Emphasizing Ecological Protection of the Yellow River Basin
A key highlight of the meeting was the discussion on comprehensively promoting ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. President Xi called for the full enforcement of the Yellow River Protection Law to safeguard this vital region, often referred to as the \"Mother River\" of China.
The meeting outlined specific measures, including 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. These efforts aim to ensure the long-term sustainability and ecological health of the Yellow River Basin.
Integrating Culture, Tourism, and Regional Development
The Political Bureau also urged efforts to protect cultural heritage holistically and promote the integration of culture and tourism development along the Yellow River. By strengthening the synergy between the Yellow River's high-quality development and broader regional strategies—such as the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region—the meeting aimed to foster balanced and inclusive growth.
Strengthening Governance and Self-Improvement
The Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee was encouraged to boost political ability, strengthen strict self-governance, and effectively accomplish all tasks entrusted by the CPC Central Committee. This commitment underscores the CPC's focus on internal strengthening to better serve the nation's objectives.
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