Firmly uphold the principle of strictness for the long term.
Release date:
2023-05-04
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized at the Second Plenary Session of the 20th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection that we must view comprehensively enforcing strict Party governance from the vantage point of ensuring the Party's long-term rule, safeguarding the country's enduring stability and security, and securing the people's happiness and well-being. He underscored that this is not just a temporary task but a long-term strategy and an eternal mission for the Party—something we must persistently uphold by sounding the charge again and again. We must maintain a rigorous tone, stringent measures, and a culture of discipline over the long term, pushing forward the Party's profound self-revolution to the very end. General Secretary Xi's important speech serves as the fundamental guide for deepening and advancing comprehensive strict Party governance in the current and coming periods, providing crucial direction for high-quality development of disciplinary inspection and supervision work in the new era and on the new journey ahead. The report delivered at the Second Plenary Session of the 20th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection was thoroughly infused with Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. It meticulously translated, refined, and concretized the major tasks outlined in the report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, as well as the series of requirements emphasized by General Secretary Xi. This report acts as a detailed roadmap, action plan, and blueprint for the disciplinary inspection and supervision system to fully implement the CPC's overarching strategic vision on comprehensive strict Party governance, as well as its firm commitment to combating corruption, rectifying conduct, and upholding integrity. Meanwhile, the Eighth Supervision and Inspection Office of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission has been closely focused on studying and implementing the spirit of the Second Plenary Session. Grounded in the realities of the regions it serves, the office has proactively adopted the "deep learning, practical investigation, and effective implementation" approach—raising its political awareness, firmly shouldering responsibilities, and committing to maintaining a rigorous tone as the norm over the long term.
Deeply understanding that perfecting the comprehensive system for strict Party governance is a major initiative to strengthen Party building in the new era, we must strive harder to promote and refine the framework of responsibilities for managing and governing the Party.
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that building a comprehensive system for strict Party governance is a groundbreaking, overarching endeavor. On this new journey in the new era, we must continuously deepen our understanding of the inherent principles governing the Party's self-revolution, steadfastly prioritize political development, and use Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to fortify our minds, guide our practices, and lead all aspects of discipline inspection and supervision work. This will help ensure that the system of strict Party governance achieves full coverage in terms of content, encompasses all relevant entities, establishes accountability across the entire chain, and integrates seamlessly into existing institutional frameworks.
Promoting the refinement of the accountability framework for Party governance is the "key link" in building a comprehensive system for strict Party self-governance. As the supervision and inspection office responsible for liaising with local authorities, we must address existing weaknesses and shortcomings in implementing Party governance responsibilities. To this end, we should urge all relevant parties to strengthen institutional mechanisms through practical actions and dedicated performance of duties, thereby continuously improving the accountability framework for Party governance. First, we will encourage local Party committees to firmly uphold their primary responsibility for strict Party self-governance, further enhancing the institutional mechanisms that clearly define both the Party committee's overall responsibility and the "dual responsibility" system among its leadership team members. Second, we will push local Party committee leaders to set exemplary standards, tackle tough issues head-on, and reinforce systems that ensure these leaders earnestly fulfill their roles as the first persons accountable for Party governance. Third, we will guide local discipline inspection and supervisory commissions to intensify political oversight, solidify routine supervision, and deepen specialized oversight efforts. By comprehensively applying the "four forms" of disciplinary action, we will further refine the institutional mechanisms that enable disciplinary inspection and supervisory bodies to effectively carry out their core responsibilities in intra-Party oversight and state supervision. Building on this foundation, we will remain steadfastly problem-oriented and adopt a systematic approach, leveraging governance principles and dialectical thinking. Our focus will be on driving continuous improvements to the institutional mechanisms that facilitate seamless coordination and joint accountability among local Party committees, their leaders, and discipline inspection and supervisory commissions—ultimately creating a unified and well-coordinated accountability framework for Party governance.
Deeply understand that political oversight is a vital safeguard for realizing the Party's political roadmap, and make concerted efforts to strengthen the promotion and enforcement of the decisions and arrangements made at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized the need to provide robust political oversight to ensure the effective implementation of the decisions and plans made at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Political supervision is a powerful measure to urge the entire Party to uphold the centralized and unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee. In particular, we must closely monitor individuals and incidents that undermine the Party’s political discipline and norms, promptly identify and vigorously address the "seven types of issues," and resolutely eliminate those "double-faced individuals" who are disloyal to the Party, as well as "small cliques" driven by personal interests and agendas, and those who pay lip service while acting otherwise. Only then can we truly fulfill the critical mission and heavy responsibilities entrusted to disciplinary inspection and supervision agencies in firmly upholding the "two safeguards."
As the local supervision and inspection office, we must earnestly implement the work arrangements outlined at the Second Plenary Session of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. We need to focus on making political oversight more concrete, precise, and routine—introducing practical measures that deliver tangible results. In terms of concretization, we should align ourselves closely with the major decisions and deployments made at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, starting with specific individuals and issues. Our attention should be squarely focused on how effectively these strategic directives—such as fully, accurately, and comprehensively implementing the new development philosophy, accelerating the establishment of a new development paradigm, and vigorously promoting high-quality development—are being put into practice. At the same time, we must closely monitor how well key tasks, critical initiatives, significant policies, and essential requirements set forth by the Party Central Committee are being carried out, promptly identifying problems and correcting any deviations along the way. Regarding precision, we must integrate the major strategies laid out at the 20th National Congress with the most important political missions entrusted to us by General Secretary Xi Jinping for the provinces and regions under our jurisdiction, as well as the visionary "blueprint" he has drawn up for their development. This will enable us to conduct targeted political oversight tailored to local contexts. Finally, in terms of normalization, we must consistently approach issues from a political perspective, rigorously investigating them through that lens. Whenever suspected disciplinary or legal violations are uncovered, we must act decisively to address each case without compromise. By tackling one exemplary case after another, we can encourage local Party committees to continuously refine and strengthen the mechanisms for implementing the major decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee.
Deeply understanding and effectively implementing the spirit of the Central Committee's Eight-Point Regulation is our Party's decisive move to establish trust in the new era, with a strong focus on fostering a sustained and long-term approach to improving work style.
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that formulating and implementing the Central Eight Provisions is a landmark initiative by our Party in the new era to establish trust through concrete actions. This effort must be consistently pursued with unwavering determination, yielding sustained results over time—until it truly becomes ingrained in societal norms and practices—and ultimately guides social and public ethos with an exemplary Party style. On this new journey ahead, we must firmly uphold the spirit of "steadfastly implementing the guiding principles of the Central Eight Provisions," as highlighted in the report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and earnestly follow the important speech delivered by General Secretary Xi Jinping at the Second Plenary Session of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. We need to closely monitor the regional, sectoral, and stage-specific characteristics of conduct-building efforts, tackle pervasive and recurring problems head-on, and intensify targeted rectifications. For high-profile cases, we must promptly expose them when appropriate and rigorously communicate relevant findings, sending a clear and resolute political signal: after the 20th National Congress, discipline enforcement will only grow stricter—and remain so—to the very end.
From the individual cases uncovered through daily oversight and investigations, we’ve observed that some leading cadres in the Northwest region lack respect for discipline. They even use the excuse of "drinking alcohol to ward off the cold" to justify improper dining and socializing, while deeply rooted "local camaraderie culture" has made them habitually engage in alcohol-fueled gatherings and meals—leading to frequent instances of violations against Party rules despite ongoing disciplinary campaigns. As the Supervision and Inspection Office responsible for overseeing the Northwest region, we must always maintain a clear political awareness, remain vigilant in all directions, and stay attuned to every sign of misconduct. We will relentlessly tackle any violation of the spirit of the Central Committee’s Eight-Point Regulations—leaving no room for complacency or delay. First, regarding improper dining, drinking, and the illegal acceptance or giving of gifts and money, we must identify and address high-profile cases promptly and rigorously. By swiftly and strictly investigating these典型案例 (typical cases), we can continuously send a strong deterrent message. At the same time, we must adopt a "dual-track approach" to uncover both the symptoms and underlying causes, delving deeper to expose the "seven types of issues" hidden behind lavish meals and drinks, as well as any privileged thinking or behaviors that enable such misconduct. Second, we must place greater emphasis on tackling formalism and bureaucratic inefficiency. Specifically, we need to hold accountable those who fail to fulfill their responsibilities when implementing the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee—those who prioritize short-term gains over long-term stability, abuse their power arbitrarily, or even engage in activities that deliberately blur the lines between "low-level red" and "high-level black." Particularly critical are leadership teams—and especially their top leaders—whose problems often manifest at lower levels but originate from higher up. For these cases, we must step up enforcement, strengthen accountability, and ensure that wrongdoing is met with appropriate consequences.
Deeply recognize the arduous task of resolutely winning the tough and protracted battle against corruption, and put greater effort into simultaneously advancing the strategies of ensuring officials don’t dare to be corrupt, can’t become corrupt, and have no desire to be so.
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that, when it comes to combating corruption, the Central Party has maintained a consistent stance and unwavering determination. At present, the situation in the fight against corruption remains grave and complex: existing corruption cases have yet to reach their lowest point, while new instances continue to emerge. Moreover, the underlying conditions and environments that give rise to corruption have not been thoroughly eradicated.
As the local supervision and inspection office responsible for maintaining close ties with the community, we must always uphold an unwavering zero-tolerance stance toward corruption and misconduct. In practice, we will continuously refine our dynamic clearance mechanisms and regular disciplinary approaches, striving to more effectively curb new cases of corruption while systematically addressing existing ones. First, we will rigorously investigate key issues, focusing particularly on critical areas and closely monitoring high-risk individuals. We will resolutely tackle corruption that intertwines political and economic interests, firmly preventing leading cadres from becoming mouthpieces or proxies for interest groups and powerful factions. Additionally, we will vigorously address instances where government officials collude with business entities, undermining both the political ecosystem and the healthy environment for economic development. We will also decisively eliminate systemic and industry-wide corruption posing significant risks, while严肃 investigating cases where spouses, children, and their spouses—or other relatives and close aides—of leading officials exploit their influence for personal gain and corrupt practices. Furthermore, we will spare no effort in uncovering and prosecuting new forms of corruption as well as hidden, elusive offenses. Finally, we will deepen our efforts to address both the symptoms and root causes of corruption through comprehensive, systematic governance, ensuring the simultaneous and coordinated implementation of the "three no's" anti-corruption strategy: no tolerance for corruption, no space for it to thrive, and no acceptance of it as normal. By closely monitoring critical powers—including policy formulation, decision-making processes, approval and regulatory oversight, as well as law enforcement and judicial operations—we will proactively strengthen preventive measures, enhance daily management and oversight, and drive the continuous improvement of institutional frameworks designed to prevent corruption from taking hold or spreading. Ultimately, we will use case investigations as a powerful leverage point, leveraging each case to draw lessons, spur reforms, and promote broader governance improvements. Adopting the "full-cycle management" approach, we will ensure that the "three no's" strategy is advanced with synchronized, unified, and integrated efforts, seamlessly integrating severe punishment, robust power oversight, and targeted education and guidance. This will create a complete closed-loop system encompassing case handling, governance, supervision, and education, fostering a holistic response to combat corruption effectively.
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that the disciplinary inspection and supervision agencies are a vital force in advancing the comprehensive governance of the Party with strict discipline. In this new era and on our new journey, we must uphold our Party spirit, approaching our work with the noble aspiration of dedicating ourselves wholeheartedly to the Party and the country, and always keeping in mind the "Three Musts" while practicing the "Three Stricts and Three Honests." We should devise practical strategies, implement well-structured plans, and carry out our tasks with unwavering determination. With a fighting spirit and resolve that leave no room for retreat, we will sharpen our moral character and integrity on the frontlines of building sound Party conduct and combating corruption. At the same time, we will demonstrate our sense of responsibility and commitment as we align ourselves closely with the central mission and serve the broader national agenda. Above all, we must remain ever-vigilant, maintaining the mindset of standing at the edge of an abyss and treading on thin ice. To firmly prevent the risk of "darkness under the lamp," we will proactively engage in internal education and rectification with a high degree of political awareness—by truly placing ourselves, our responsibilities, and our actions where they belong. In this way, we will remain steadfastly loyal and take the lead in the ongoing battle against corruption, ensuring victory in both the tough and protracted campaigns against graft.