Beijing, October 23, 2023 – President 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 key reports and setting strategic directions for China's high-quality development and ecological protection initiatives.
The Political Bureau reviewed a comprehensive report from its Standing Committee after discussing work reports from the leading Party members' groups of several major 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.
One of the central topics was the advancement of ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. Recognized as the \"Mother River\" of China, the Yellow River's well-being is crucial to the nation's ecological security and cultural heritage.
The meeting lauded the achievements of the leading Party members' groups over the past year and approved their work plans for 2025. Emphasis was placed on prioritizing action, uniting efforts to drive reforms, and contributing to the realization of high-quality development and the advancement of Chinese modernization.
President Xi underscored the importance of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee enhancing political capability, strengthening self-governance, and diligently executing all tasks assigned by the CPC Central Committee.
Regarding the Yellow River Basin, the meeting highlighted the need for full enforcement of the Yellow River Protection Law. Initiatives include systematically enhancing water source conservation in the upper reaches, bolstering soil and water conservation in the middle reaches, and advancing wetland protection and ecological management in the lower reaches.
The meeting also called for ensuring the safety of critical dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure. It emphasized the integration 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.
Furthermore, the meeting urged improvements in the holistic and systematic protection of cultural heritage along the Yellow River and promoted the integration of culture and tourism development to enhance the region's socio-economic vitality.
The decisions made at the meeting are expected to significantly influence China's trajectory toward sustainable development and ecological conservation, reinforcing the nation's commitment to harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature.
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