Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for winning the battle against corruption. He made the remarks while addressing the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, which opened on Monday in Beijing. CGTN's Huang Yue has the details.
Addressing the plenary session, Chinese President Xi Jinping, also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China's Central Committee and the Chairman of the Central Military Commission, highlighted the progress that the Party leadership has made in combating corruption in recent years.
He said China's anti-corruption campaign has eradicated breeding grounds for misconduct and resolved pressing public concerns.
President Xi described corruption as the Party's greatest threat, underscoring the complexity of the ongoing battle.
He called for determination to ensure officials are unable and unwilling to engage in corrupt practices.
The Chinese president also outlined a series of key priorities, including making political oversight more targeted, extending anti-corruption efforts to the grassroots, and tackling misconduct that directly affects people's lives.
He also stressed the need to maintain pressure on corruption in systemic and emerging areas, ensuring that the path of Chinese modernization remains on course.
Professor Zhang Xiaomeng of Renmin University of China explained that 2024 saw intensified efforts to tackle corruption in sectors with concentrated power, wealth and resources. She said institutional frameworks for discipline, law enforcement and education are being strengthened to promote comprehensive and strict Party governance.
ZHANG XIAOMENG Professor, Renmin University of China "The newly revised Regulations on Disciplinary Action of the Communist Party of China came into effect in 2024, establishing clear standards for addressing misconduct. For the first time, comprehensive guidelines on the 'four forms' approach to handling violations have been formalized as Party regulations. Additionally, a historic, Party-wide educational campaign on disciplinary rules has significantly strengthened members' awareness of discipline, regulations and integrity."
Professor Zhang added that China will continue to strengthen political oversight by aligning supervisory priorities with major reforms and key decisions.
ZHANG XIAOMENG Professor, Renmin University of China "Oversight will become more precise and routine. Wherever the CPC Central Committee's major decisions are implemented, political oversight will follow to prevent negligence or defiance. Additionally, addressing misconduct and corruption together will enhance effectiveness in eliminating improper conduct and advancing integrated anti-corruption efforts."
HUANG YUE Beijing "Over the past decade, China has maintained an unprecedented anti-corruption campaign, marked by the investigation of a record number of high-ranking officials and its broad impact across various sectors. The country says its anti-corruption battle is an ongoing endeavor without end. Huang Yue, CGTN, Beijing."
