Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has emphasised the importance of strengthening comprehensive and strict Party self-governance by promoting good conduct.
He came up with the remarks while presiding over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. The session took place one day before the anniversary of the founding of the CPC.
Xi, on behalf of the CPC Central Committee, extended festive greetings to all Party members nationwide, reports Xinhua.
He delivered the speech after reviewing briefings and engaging in discussions centered on implementing the Party central authorities' eight-point rules to improve conduct.
Xi highlighted that the eight-point rules are a key measure by the Party to practice self-governance in the new era.
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Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, Xi stated that the CPC Central Committee has maintained strict rules and strong discipline, focusing on correcting undesirable work styles such as unnecessary formalities, bureaucracy, hedonism, and extravagance through education campaigns and rectification measures. These efforts have enhanced Party governance and generated positive momentum for the Party's development and the nation's progress.
Xi highlighted that advancing Chinese modernisation is a challenging task within a complex governance environment, making self-reform essential. He emphasised that senior officials must lead by example in practising self-reform, which should be rooted in strengthening Party ideals and convictions.
On anti-corruption, Xi underscored the importance of regulating power and resolutely addressing violations of discipline and law.
Party conduct and discipline must be turned from strict requirements into concrete actions, allowing ironclad rules to show their "iron teeth," thus sending a clear signal to the entire Party of unwavering strictness and zero tolerance, creating a strong deterrent effect, Xi said.
Xi urged officials at all levels to take responsibility for Party self-governance, to face problems directly, thoroughly implement rectifications, curb unhealthy tendencies, and establish mechanisms for sustained sound Party conduct.