Ministry of Natural Resources: To develop and expand the emerging marine industry, promote high-quality development of the ocean economy.

On December 12, Guan Zhiou, Secretary of the Party Group and Minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources, presided over a meeting of the Party Group to convey and study the spirit of the Central Economic Work Conference, and to discuss the deployment of implementation measures. The meeting emphasized the need to closely integrate the study and implementation of the spirit of the Central Economic Work Conference with the study and implementation of the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, to thoroughly plan the work of natural resources during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period and key tasks for 2026. It is necessary to prepare a high-quality "14th Five-Year Plan" for the natural resources sector, scientifically plan and promote major reforms and development tasks in the field of natural resources. It is necessary to evaluate and optimize land and space planning, coordinate the implementation of major project spaces and resource element guarantees. We must strengthen the bottom line of resource security, strictly adhere to the red line of land protection, and strengthen the exploration and development of strategic mineral resources. It is necessary to improve policies to revitalize existing resources, actively support urban renewal, and promote the redevelopment of inefficient land. It is necessary to develop and strengthen emerging marine industries, and promote high-quality development of the marine economy. It is necessary to continue to support economically strong provinces, effectively help grassroots organizations solve difficult problems and handle practical matters. We must accelerate the integration and optimization of natural reserves, coordinate the integrated protection and systematic governance of mountains, rivers, forests, farmlands, lakes, grasslands, sands, and deserts. We must strengthen geological disaster and marine disaster monitoring and early warning, and improve our ability to respond to extreme weather.