According to Xinhua News Agency, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People’s Republic of China, Chairman of the Central Military Commission, and Director of the Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission, ... 10 Moon 10 In the afternoon, Xi Jinping presided over the third meeting of the Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission, during which issues related to enhancing China’s capacity for natural disaster prevention and control and the planning and construction of the Sichuan-Tibet Railway were discussed. In his important speech at the meeting, Xi Jinping emphasized that strengthening natural disaster prevention and control is vital to the nation’s economic and social well-being. It is essential to establish an efficient and scientific system for natural disaster prevention and control, enhance the whole society’s capacity in this regard, and provide robust safeguards for protecting the lives and property of the people as well as national security. The planning and construction of the Sichuan-Tibet Railway hold significant and far-reaching implications for the country’s long-term stability and the economic and social development of Tibet; we must ensure that this major undertaking is carried out successfully and to the highest standard.

　　Li Keqiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Premier of the State Council, and Deputy Director of the Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission; Wang Huning, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, and Member of the Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission; and Han Zheng, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Vice Premier of the State Council, and Member of the Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission, attended the meeting.

　　The meeting heard reports from the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Emergency Management, the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Water Resources, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and China Railway Corporation.

　　The meeting pointed out that China is one of the countries in the world most severely affected by natural disasters. Since the founding of New China, the Party and the government have attached great importance to the prevention and control of natural disasters, leveraging the political advantage of our socialist system—the ability to concentrate resources and accomplish great things—thus achieving globally recognized success in disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief. At the same time, China’s overall capacity for preventing and controlling natural disasters remains relatively weak. Enhancing our capacity for natural disaster prevention and control is essential to achieving... “ Two Centennials ” Achieving our struggle goals and realizing the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation are both imperative requirements—matters of paramount importance that directly affect the safety of people’s lives and property as well as national security. They also represent a major test of our Party’s governing capacity, and thus must be firmly grasped and effectively implemented.

　　The meeting emphasized that to enhance the capacity for preventing and controlling natural disasters, we must fully implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and firmly establish... “ Four Consciousnesses ” , closely focusing on coordinated promotion “ Five-in-one ” Overall planning and coordinated advancement “ The Four Comprehensive Strategies ” We must adopt a strategic approach, adhere to the development philosophy centered on the people, uphold the principle of prevention first combined with disaster response and relief, and integrate routine disaster relief efforts with emergency responses. We should strengthen comprehensive disaster reduction measures and coordinate efforts to withstand various natural disasters. We must uphold Party leadership, fostering a collaborative governance framework in which all sectors work together in unison and coordinate effectively to prevent and mitigate natural disasters. We must remain people-centered, genuinely safeguarding the lives and property of the people. We must prioritize ecology, building a harmonious relationship between humans and nature. We must emphasize prevention as the primary approach, striving to minimize the risks and losses caused by natural disasters. We must embrace reform and innovation, advancing the modernization of our natural disaster prevention and control systems and capabilities. We must promote international cooperation, working together to advance natural disaster prevention and mitigation efforts.

　　The meeting pointed out that we should focus on key areas and weak links to promote the construction of several major projects. We need to carry out disaster risk surveys and identify critical hidden dangers to gain a comprehensive understanding of existing risks and hazards; implement ecological restoration projects in key ecological function zones to restore the functions of forest, grassland, rivers, lakes, wetlands, deserts, and marine ecosystems; launch coastal zone protection and restoration projects, build ecological seawalls, and enhance our capacity to withstand marine disasters such as typhoons and storm surges; reinforce housing and infrastructure in earthquake-prone areas to improve seismic resistance and disaster preparedness; upgrade flood control and drought relief water conservancy facilities to perfect the flood and drought prevention system; and implement comprehensive management of geological hazards along with relocation and resettlement programs for residents living in hazardous areas, ensuring effective implementation. “ 13th Five-Year Plan ” Geological disaster risk-avoidance relocation tasks; implementation of emergency rescue center construction projects, establishing several regional emergency rescue centers; implementation of an information-based project for monitoring and early warning of natural disasters, enhancing comprehensive monitoring of multiple disaster types and disaster chains, as well as the capacity for early risk identification and forecast/early warning; implementation of a modernization project for technical equipment used in natural disaster prevention and control, intensifying efforts to tackle key technologies, and improving the professional and technological equipment levels of China’s rescue teams.

　　The meeting emphasized that the planning and construction of the Sichuan-Tibet Railway are essential for promoting ethnic unity, safeguarding national unity, and consolidating border stability; they are also crucial for boosting Tibet’s economic and social development and represent a major step in implementing the Party Central Committee’s guiding principles for governing Tibet. It is important to adhere to the overarching approach of scientific planning, technological support, ecological protection, and safety and reliability. We must strengthen unified leadership, intensify preparatory work for the project, ensure adequate funding for construction and operation, and carry forward... “ Two routes ” Uphold the spirit of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway and advance project planning and construction with high starting points, high standards, and high quality.

　　Members of the Central Financial and Economic Commission attended the meeting, and responsible officials from relevant departments of central and state organs were invited to observe.