On Monday, 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. The meeting focused on reviewing reports and opinions that are pivotal to China's ongoing development and ecological initiatives.
The Political Bureau delved into a comprehensive report from its Standing Committee after discussing the work reports of the leading Party members' groups from 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), and the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP). Additionally, the work report of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee was reviewed.
A notable highlight of the meeting was the review of opinions on advancing ecological protection and promoting high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. The meeting underscored the significance of the Yellow River Basin in China's ecological landscape and the broader goals of sustainable development.
The Political Bureau commended the efforts of the leading Party members' groups over the past year and approved their work plans for 2025. The meeting emphasized the importance of prioritizing key initiatives, fostering reform, and contributing to the advancement of high-quality development and the realization of Chinese modernization.
For 2025, the leading Party members' groups of the five state institutions were urged to focus on actionable outcomes, collaborate on reform efforts, and make new contributions toward the nation's high-quality development objectives. The Secretariat was also encouraged to enhance political capabilities, strengthen self-governance, and successfully accomplish all tasks assigned by the CPC Central Committee.
The meeting highlighted the crucial role of ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. It called for the comprehensive enforcement of the Yellow River Protection Law, aiming to safeguard this vital ecological region.
Specific measures discussed included systematically enhancing water source conservation in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, strengthening soil and water conservation in the middle reaches, and advancing wetland protection and ecological governance in the lower reaches. These efforts are designed to ensure the sustainability and health of the river's entire ecosystem.
The meeting also stressed the importance of ensuring the safety of critical dams, reservoirs, and infrastructure along the Yellow River. There was a call to align the high-quality development of the Yellow River with broader national strategies, such as the large-scale development of the western region and the rise of the central region.
Furthermore, the meeting advocated for improving the protection of cultural heritage in a holistic and systematic manner and promoting the integration of culture and tourism development. This approach aims to preserve the rich history of the Yellow River Basin while fostering economic growth through sustainable tourism.
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President Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review reports, opinions
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