Communist Party of China (CPC) journal Qiushi stressed the importance of carrying on the campaign against corruption and bureaucracy in a commentary on Tuesday. Although the CPC has made great progress in fighting corruption, the situation remains complicated, according to the article. It noted a speech of General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping, at the sixth plenary session of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) in January. In the speech, Xi said the priorities of the campaign are to strictly implement Party rules, be tough with corrupt officials, extend the anti-graft campaign to the lowest rank of CPC officials and address the source of corruption. The article said the CPC leadership has shown determination to fight corruption since taking office in late 2012, and has improved officials" sense of integrity. Former senior officials including Zhou Yongkang, Bo Xilai and Ling Jihua have been investigated and punished for graft in the past few years, as all officials have been under closer scrutiny for even minor violations of frugality and other Party rules. |
