On Monday, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a significant meeting of the CPC Political Bureau in Beijing. The gathering focused on reviewing crucial reports from key state institutions and discussing strategies for ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin.
The meeting delved into 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). Additionally, the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee presented its work report.
Acknowledging the accomplishments over the past year, the meeting fully recognized the efforts of these institutions and approved their work plans for 2025. The emphasis was placed on the importance of advancing high-quality development and contributing to Chinese modernization.
\"The leading Party members' groups of the five state institutions must prioritize effective action, unite efforts to drive reforms, and make new contributions,\" the meeting highlighted.
The Secretariat was urged to enhance political capability, strengthen strict self-governance, and diligently accomplish all tasks assigned by the CPC Central Committee.
A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin. Emphasizing the full enforcement of the Yellow River Protection Law, the meeting called for systematic efforts to 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 critical dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure. The meeting stressed the need to align the Yellow River's development with broader regional strategies, such as the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region.
Furthermore, the meeting underscored the importance of protecting cultural heritage holistically and systematically, promoting the integration of culture and tourism development along the Yellow River.
This meeting signifies the CPC's commitment to ecological preservation and sustainable development, aiming to foster prosperity and cultural enrichment throughout the Yellow River Basin.
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President Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review reports, opinions
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