Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a significant meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Monday. The meeting focused on reviewing reports and opinions aimed at advancing high-quality development and ecological protection in the Yellow River Basin.
The Political Bureau examined a report from its Standing Committee after deliberating on the work reports of the leading Party members’ groups of several key state institutions. 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), and the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee.
Recognizing the accomplishments of these leading Party members’ groups over the past year, the meeting approved their work plans for 2025. Emphasis was placed on the imperative for these groups to prioritize effective actions, consolidate efforts to propel reforms, and contribute to China’s high-quality development and modernization efforts.
The Secretariat was urged to enhance its political capabilities, strengthen strict self-governance, and successfully fulfill all tasks assigned by the CPC Central Committee.
A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin. The Yellow River, known as the “Mother River” of China, plays a crucial role in the country’s ecology and economy. The meeting called for the comprehensive implementation of the Yellow River Protection Law to safeguard this vital resource.
Specific measures were outlined 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 of the Yellow River. Efforts were also urged to ensure the safety of important dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure along the river.
The meeting emphasized the need to align the high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin with broader national strategies, such as the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region. Additionally, it called for improving the holistic and systematic protection of cultural heritage and promoting the integration of culture and tourism development in the area.
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President Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review reports, opinions
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