Once upon a time, the Yellow River was characterized by "frequent silting, frequent flooding, and frequent changes in course," with "a flood every three years and a change in course every hundred years." Before the founding of New China, there were numerous overflows and changes in course in the lower reaches. When the Yellow River is peaceful, the world is at peace. Throughout history, efforts to control the Yellow River have ranged from Yu the Great's flood control to Pan Jixun of the Ming Dynasty's "confining the river to attack the sand," from the "plugging of the Huzi breach" during Emperor Wu of Han's reign to Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty inscribing "river management and grain transport" on the pillars of the palace... A history of arduous efforts to control the Yellow River encapsulates the history of suffering, struggle, and governance of the Chinese nation.

Due to various reasons, the recurring problem of the Yellow River being repeatedly managed and breached remained fundamentally unchanged before the establishment of the People's Republic of China, and the beautiful wish for a tranquil Yellow River was consistently difficult to achieve. The Yellow River Grand Canyon in Qingtongxia, Ningxia, is surrounded by mountains on both sides, with the surging Yellow River winding through, forming a beautiful ecological picture.

History entrusted the responsibility of managing the Yellow River to the Chinese Communists. In a certain year, the Chinese Communist Party led the establishment of the Yellow River Water Conservancy Committee in the Jilu-Yu Border Region, marking a new chapter in the people's governance of the Yellow River. In a certain month, Comrade Mao Zedong left Beijing for an inspection tour, arriving at the Yellow River, which he had been deeply concerned about day and night. From the Luokou Dam in Jinan to the old Yellow River channel in Xuzhou, from Dongbatou in Lankao to Liuyuankou in Kaifeng, from the peak of Mangshan in Zhengzhou to the banks of the Yellow River diversion canal in Xinxiang, Comrade Mao Zedong inspected flood prevention situations, inquired about the strategies for managing the Yellow River, and envisioned the future of the great river. Facing this mother river, he was filled with emotions and deep concerns, repeatedly urging: "We must manage the Yellow River well," "otherwise, I cannot sleep peacefully."

In the year, the Second Session of the First National People's Congress passed the first plan for the comprehensive control of the Yellow River's flooding and the development of its water resources, marking the beginning of a new stage in the planned and phased management of the Yellow River. In response to the new situations and changes in the Yellow River, the state continuously adjusted and improved the governance and development plans, optimizing the overall layout for Yellow River management. In the month, Comrade Deng Xiaoping visited the Yellow River levee at Huayuankou in Henan Province, inquiring in detail about the flood season flow and flood prevention measures. Comrade Deng Xiaoping pointed out, "Maintaining the current state of the Yellow River still leaves a considerable part of the region and population at risk during extreme floods. Therefore, we must still proceed with the Xiaolangdi Reservoir project to address the flood prevention needs of the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River." This important directive from Comrade Deng Xiaoping set the tone for the launch of the Xiaolangdi project.

In recent years, our country has carried out multiple large-scale dike construction projects, built water conservancy hubs such as Longyangxia, Liujiaxia, and Xiaolangdi, achieving a significant breakthrough from passive management to active regulation of the Yellow River's water and sediment. "In a sense, the history of the Chinese nation's governance of the Yellow River is also a history of governance of the state." Connecting with the past millennia, President Xi Jinping profoundly contemplates the relationship between Yellow River governance and state governance.

The Yellow River holds significant weight in President Xi Jinping's heart. In [specific month and year], President Xi visited the last bend of the Yellow River at Dongbatou in Lankao, Henan, where he inquired in detail about flood prevention and the livelihoods of people in the floodplain areas. In [specific month and year], in Ningxia, he emphasized the need to strengthen the protection of the Yellow River, "to keep the Mother River healthy forever"; in [specific month], in Qinghai, he urged to ensure "a clear river flowing eastward". In [specific month and year], in Shanxi, he traced the footsteps of Comrade Mao Zedong and other central leaders who crossed the Yellow River and stationed there. In [specific month and year], in Gansu, he delved into the governance and ecological protection of the Yellow River; in [specific month], in Henan, he personally visited the Yellow River Museum and the Yellow River National Geological Park to gain a deeper understanding of the history of the Chinese nation's efforts to harness the Yellow River, and inspected the ecological protection and dike construction of the Yellow River on site. In [specific month and year], in Ningxia, he stressed that "ensuring the long-term stability and safety of the Yellow River should be the top priority". In [specific month and year], he arrived at the estuary of the Yellow River in Shandong, inspected the ecological environment of the Yellow River Delta wetlands, and candidly stated, "Today, having come here, I have traversed the upper, middle, and lower reaches of the Yellow River, and my heart is at ease". In [specific month and year], in Gansu, he entrusted the task of "ensuring that the Mother River continues to benefit future generations".