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 gathering focused on reviewing crucial reports and opinions that will shape the nation’s path toward high-quality development and ecological preservation.
The meeting meticulously reviewed a report from the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau after discussing 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). Additionally, the work report of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee was examined.
Advancing High-Quality Development
The meeting acknowledged the significant achievements of the leading Party members’ groups over the past year and approved their work plans for 2025. Emphasizing the importance of action, the meeting called on these groups to prioritize effective implementation, drive forward reforms, and contribute anew to the advancement of high-quality development and the realization of Chinese modernization.
The Secretariat was urged to enhance its political capabilities, strengthen strict self-governance, and diligently accomplish all tasks entrusted by the CPC Central Committee.
Focus on the Yellow River Basin
A key highlight of the meeting was the comprehensive discussion on promoting ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. Recognizing the basin’s critical role in China’s ecological and economic landscape, the meeting called for the full enforcement of the Yellow River Protection Law.
Efforts were emphasized to systematically enhance water source conservation in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, strengthen soil and water conservation in the middle reaches, and advance wetland protection and ecological governance in the lower reaches. The meeting also stressed the importance of ensuring the safety of essential dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure.
Integrating Strategies for Regional Development
The meeting advocated for the synergy of the Yellow River’s high-quality development with broader national strategies, such as the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region. This integration aims to foster balanced regional growth and maximize the ecological and economic benefits of the Yellow River Basin.
Moreover, there was a call to improve the holistic and systematic protection of cultural heritage within the basin and to promote the integration of culture and tourism development, enhancing the region’s cultural richness and economic vitality.
