In a significant move to advance China's high-quality development and ecological conservation efforts, President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a meeting of the Political Bureau on Monday. The meeting reviewed pivotal reports and set the tone for the nation's priorities in 2025.
The Political Bureau examined a detailed report from its Standing Committee after evaluating the work reports from the leading Party members' groups of key governmental bodies, including 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 for review.
The meeting fully acknowledged the achievements of these groups over the past year and gave the green light to their strategic work plans for 2025. Emphasizing the importance of tangible results, President Xi called on the leading Party members' groups to prioritize action, foster reforms, and contribute anew to China's high-quality development and the broader goal of Chinese modernization.
Addressing the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, the meeting highlighted the need to enhance political capabilities, reinforce strict self-governance, and diligently accomplish all tasks assigned by the CPC Central Committee.
A key focus of the meeting was the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin. Recognizing the Yellow River as the \"Mother River\" of China, the meeting underscored the critical importance of promoting the full enforcement of the Yellow River Protection Law. This move aims to safeguard the river's ecological environment and ensure sustainable development along its banks.
The meeting outlined comprehensive strategies 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. Emphasis was placed on ensuring the safety of crucial dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure to prevent natural disasters and support economic activities.
The leadership also called for the synchronization of the Yellow River's high-quality development with the strategic initiatives of developing the western region and revitalizing the central region. This holistic approach seeks to boost regional economies and balance development across the country.
Cultural heritage protection was another highlight, with calls to improve systematic and comprehensive measures to preserve the rich history and traditions along the Yellow River. The integration of culture and tourism development was encouraged to promote the cultural legacy of the region and stimulate local economies.
This meeting signifies the CPC's commitment to ecological conservation, high-quality development, and cultural preservation, setting a clear agenda for China's progress in the coming year.
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